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Bonnallack Airstrip

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About Bonnallack Airstrip

Bonnallack Airstrip is an airfield within Cornwall, in South West, England. We have not yet checked its own website for a helicopter policy, so treat it as unconfirmed. The nearest major towns and cities are Penzance (16 miles) and St Peter Port (38 miles), measured in a straight line; the closest railway station is Penmere, 5.8 miles away; the nearest hospital with an A&E department is Royal Cornwall Hospital, 12 miles away. A typical twin helicopter could fly from here to Battersea Heliport in London in roughly 1 h 50 min, about 207 nautical miles in a straight line. It is one of 17 landing sites we list in Cornwall.

Compiled from open data (OurAirports), the council and postcode lookup, railway station and hospital data, and the site's own website where it says anything about helicopters. It is information only; confirm everything with the site.

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TypeAirfield
NationEngland
Position50°05′51.9″N 5°11′09.0″W
50.09776, -5.18582
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Daylight

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UK night is from 30 minutes after sunset to 30 minutes before sunrise. Times are UK local time, calculated for this position.

Local council and planning

Council areaCornwall
RegionSouth West, England
Nearest postcodeTR12 6UL

In England, planning law gives a right to use land for certain temporary purposes for up to 28 days a year. Whether that covers a particular helicopter landing is a question for the planning authority, and some land is excluded. Read the landing rules.

Find this council’s website · Planning Portal

Getting there

Nearest railway stations

  • Penmere 5.8 mi · about 15 min by road
  • Penryn 6.0 mi · about 16 min by road
  • Falmouth Town 6.4 mi · about 17 min by road

Straight-line distance; road times are rough estimates (approx.). Check your own route.

Safety

Nearest hospital with an A&E: Royal Cornwall Hospital · 12 mi

For information only. In an emergency, call 999.

Flight times from here

ToDistanceAbout
Cardiff113 nm1 h 05
Bristol128 nm1 h 12
Jersey130 nm1 h 13
Southampton152 nm1 h 24
Birmingham189 nm1 h 42
Dublin199 nm1 h 47
London (Battersea)207 nm1 h 50
Manchester231 nm2 h 02
Leeds260 nm2 h 16
Belfast272 nm2 h 22

Approximate: a typical twin helicopter at 130 knots, with 5% for routing and 10 minutes for start-up and arrival. Not a flight plan; weather and routing change it.

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Distances are straight-line; road times are rough estimates.

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Questions about Bonnallack Airstrip

Can helicopters land at Bonnallack Airstrip?

We have not yet confirmed this. Many airfields welcome visiting helicopters, but policies differ and prior permission is common, so contact the airfield before you plan to land.

Do I need permission to land at Bonnallack Airstrip?

Yes. Always get permission from the landowner or the airfield operator before you land. Many airfields ask for prior permission (PPR) by phone or email, and some charge a landing fee. Members can see any prior-permission note, contact and fee we hold in the rules section of this page, and the landing-rules guide explains planning, noise and airspace.

Where is Bonnallack Airstrip?

Bonnallack Airstrip is an airfield at 50.0978, -5.1858, in the Cornwall council area of South West, England. The nearest major town or city is Penzance (16 miles in a straight line). The closest railway station is Penmere (5.8 miles).

What is the nearest A&E to Bonnallack Airstrip?

The nearest hospital with an emergency department that we have on file is Royal Cornwall Hospital, about 12 miles away in a straight line. In an emergency, call 999.

How long does it take to fly from Bonnallack Airstrip to London?

To Battersea Heliport it is about 207 nautical miles in a straight line, which a typical twin helicopter flying at 130 knots could cover in roughly 1 h 50 min including start-up and arrival. It is an estimate, not a flight plan.

When can I land at Bonnallack Airstrip?

Many private sites only accept landings in daylight, and UK night is counted from 30 minutes after sunset to 30 minutes before sunrise. The daylight table on this page is calculated for this exact position. Check the opening hours and any seasonal restrictions with the airfield.

Information only. Hours and policies change: confirm with the airfield before you fly. Private sites need the landowner's permission. Is this your site? Update or add your details.