HELIPORT INSTRUCTIONS 2025

(NO FIXED WING AIRCRAFT PERMITTED DURING HORSE TRIALS EVENT)

LOCATION:
Badminton Horse Trials Heliport is an unlicensed privately owned facility based on the airfield site that is utilised by aviators entirely at their own risk. It is located 5 miles EAST of CHIPPING SODBURY; 3 miles north east of Junction 18 VRP on the M4. The grass runway half a mile WEST of the Lake in front of Badminton House is orientated 25/07. However helicopters should approach the Helicopter Landing Area from positions north and south of the grass runway.

Warning – Unmarked Temporary Transmission Masts in the vicinity of the airfield during the Horse Trials.

Warning – Public footpath crosses the runway at mid-point near hangar.

Air Traffic: There will be NO Air to Ground Service. Pilots shall make Blind Calls when joining and departing on FREQUENCY 123.180

PROCEDURE
The Heliport is PPR. Heliport is not open on Wednesday 7^th May.
Aircraft must not fly over any part of the main Horse Trials site to the east of the Airfield below an altitude of 2000 feet.  See Map.

ARRIVALS
Blind Calls should be made with Badminton radio frequency 123.180 prior to arrival.
When approaching the area, Helicopters should join the circuit at an appropriate point, routing well clear of the Horse Trials Site east of the Airfield.  There are Helicopter aiming points to the north and south of the Landing Area to facilitate this.
Pilots shall keep a good lookout for other aircraft, particularly non-radio aircraft and transit traffic.
Helicopters should be operated in a safe and predictable manner and should not manoeuvre in a way that could attract adverse attention.
Pilots should be mindful of legislation concerning the overflying of large crowds.

PARKING
Helicopter parking will be either side of the hangar, depending on numbers, within mown grass spot circles.
Helicopters manoeuvring on the ground should keep a good lookout for pedestrians and uncontrolled vehicles.
Helicopter commanders are responsible for the safety of their passengers walking to and from their helicopter. When available ground staff may assist with this.

DEPARTURE
Blind Calls should be made on Badminton radio frequency 123.180 prior to departure.
Helicopters must not fly over the Horse Trials area to the east of the airfield.  (See above and see Map).  After departing the Badminton ATZ, helicopters should call Brize Radar, Cardiff Radar or the London FIS. Bristol Radar no longer provides LARS. If flying close to Bristol Controlled Airspace, listen out on 125.650 and squawk 5077.  Pilots should be mindful of the nearby airfield at Kemble.

Helicopters that are parked adjacent to the Hangar may arrive or depart at any time of day

Note: Badminton Heliport is not open on WEDNESDAY 7^th MAY and Helicopters are not permitted to land due to competitions taking place in the vicinity of the Landing Area. 

     Airfield Office Tel. No:  01454 218888 / 07812 353666

Landing fees:       Per Landing –   £115.00   (cash only payable on landing).

PLEASE NOTE: ALL PERSONAL ADMISSION TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED IN ADVANCE – THERE WILL BE NO TICKETS AVAILABLE ON LANDING

Personal admission fees:

To purchase tickets – book on line at www.badminton-horse.co.uk or contact

the Box Office: Tel:  + 44 (0) 1454 218375.

Parking – As directed.

Weather Conditions – Daily weather conditions will be available on our website:  www.badminton-horse.co.uk during the event.

PLEASE COMPLETE THE FORM BELOW AND SEND TO AIRFIELD OFFICE IN ADVANCE OF THE EVENT.

HELIPORT ARRIVAL FORM 2024