Racecourses and venues

Venues control their own helicopter arrivals. Rules apply to organised open-air events: a helicopter must not land within 1,000 m of an organised open-air gathering of more than 1,000 people without the organiser's written permission and CAA procedures.

What each venue publishes

Ascot Racecourse heliport

Not confirmed Flexjet/Halo run the heliport at Royal Ascot per charter/press pages. flexjet.com

Epsom Downs

Confirmed landing on the Downs 'subject to prior approval' (Jockey Club owners and trainers page). Jockey Club Derby page: Air Charter Service helipad serves Ladies Day and Derby Day. thejockeyclub.co.uk

Sandown Park

Confirmed helipad 'for personnel attending racing only'; contact racecourse in advance; prior approval required (Jockey Club pages). thejockeyclub.co.uk

Brands Hatch

Confirmed land only at Helipad Area A, 400 m north of circuit, 51 21.90N 000 15.47E, level grass; strictly prior permission; fee GBP 50 + VAT paid in advance; third party insurance not less than GBP 5m; daylight only, 0800-2000; Area B weekdays by written permission only; C reserved for MSV directors; D air ambulance only; helipads not licensed; do not overfly circuit or West Kingsdown; msvstatic.blob.core.windows.net

Goodwood

Confirmed event booking and PPR number mandatory via enquiry form or Flying School 01243 755066; hours 0600-1830 UTC; Helicopter Pleasure Flying Zone to avoid; three inbound routes (Trundle Gate to temporary HAP, Solar Panels to RWY06, Point Sierra to RWY32); five Heli Gates; unrequested gates routed to VOR Field; departures via Trundle West / Solar Panels / Point Sierra. Outside event: goodwood.com

Silverstone helicopter arrivals

Not confirmed Official getting-here page (fetched) says helicopter transfers arranged through partner Air Charter Service; no landing rules, twin-engine rule or fees on that page. A search snippet of an earlier version said Silverstone Helicopters handles all flights and the permanent pad is twin-engine only; conflicting, unverified. silverstone.co.uk