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
Arriving by helicopter near Nottingham? Nottingham City Airport (Tollerton) is one option. Customs is by arrangement, so ask for it when you ask for permission. Prior permission (PPR) is required.
- Runway
- Confirm with the airport
- Customs & immigration
- By arrangement / prior notice
- Opening hours
- Mon–Sat 09:00–17:00 local (18:00 summer); Sun 10:00–17:00 (18:00 summer)
- Prior permission (PPR)
- Required
- Telephone
- +44 (0)115 981 5050
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
Nottingham Airport, Tollerton Lane, Tollerton, Nottingham, NG12 4GA. The nearest major city is Nottingham.
The directions button takes you to the airport's spot on the map.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nottingham | 15 min | 5 mi · 8 km |
| Leicester | 35 min | 22 mi · 36 km |
| Burton upon Trent | 45 min | 32 mi · 52 km |
Routes: OSRM, with map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Operational Notes
Chocs Away Café; ample car parking; helicopter parking pads; Avgas and Jet A-1, out-of-hours fuelling on request
Helicopter-only airport – fixed-wing operations were permanently withdrawn (UK AIP, Sep 2026).
A helicopter destination for Nottingham with a café and parking.
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