Prior permissionPPR is required here. A filed flight plan does not count as permission to use the airfield, so ask the airport first.
Airfield Status
Epsom Downs Racecourse Helipad is a place to land a helicopter in Surrey (Epsom Downs), near Epsom / London. You need permission before you land (PPR). From Epsom / London: just off M25 J9; under 15 minutes' flight from Battersea.
- Runway
- Confirm with the airport
- Opening hours
- Race days only – Ladies Day (Friday) and Derby Day (Saturday) of the Derby Festival, first weekend in June
- Prior permission (PPR)
- Required
Hours are as the airport publishes them, and we last checked on 29 Sep 2026. They do change, so ring the airport or ask your operator before you set off. Source
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Arrival Protocol
Epsom Downs Racecourse, Epsom Downs, Epsom, Surrey, KT18 5LQ. The nearest major city is Epsom / London, just off M25 J9; under 15 minutes' flight from Battersea.
The directions button takes you to the airport's spot on the map. This position is worked out from the place name, so keep an eye out for the signs as you get close and check the entrance before you set off.
Ground Movement: journey times to the airport
By road from the middle of each city, without traffic. Allow extra at busy times and for the final approach to the aviation terminal.
| From | Drive | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Epsom | 5 min | 2 mi · 3 km |
| Woking | 35 min | 21 mi · 34 km |
| Sloane Square | 40 min | 18 mi · 29 km |
Routes: OSRM, with map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Operational Notes
Helipad in the centre of the racecourse; passengers escorted into a private enclosure with refreshments, then a short walk to the stands; direct return to the helipad after racing
Race-day tickets must be shown on arrival. Landings booked and briefed in advance through the helipad operator.
The closest race-day helipad to London – about 10–15 minutes from Battersea. Not available outside the Derby Festival.
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