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Plain-English guides for people who own, plan or use a private helicopter landing site in the UK.

Information only, not legal advice. The pilot in command has the final say on whether a landing is safe, and can decline a site on the day, even after it was agreed. Operators, insurers and the landowner may ask for more than anything described here. Check the official sources linked on this page.

Building a helicopter pad at home

Permission, planning, aviation rules and how much space to allow.

Night landings

Rules, site lighting, portable lights and landing surfaces.

Helicopter types

Passengers, engines, size and weight of each type, and what it means for a site.

Landing rules

Landowner permission, planning, airspace, noise and insurance in one place.