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Caters for fixed-wing and helicopters; helicopter pilots needing fuel should say so when requesting PPR so the apron is clear.
Derby Airfield is an airfield near Derby, in the civil parish of Hilton, South Derbyshire, Derbyshire, England. The site sits at 175 ft above sea level, and open data lists 3 runways, the longest about 1,949 ft (594 m), surfaced with Grass. Its own website says: Caters for fixed-wing and helicopters; helicopter pilots needing fuel should say so when requesting PPR so the apron is clear. The nearest major towns and cities are Burton upon Trent (4.0 miles), Nottingham (21 miles) and Leicester (25 miles), measured in a straight line; the closest railway station is Willington, 2.3 miles away; the nearest hospital with an A&E department is Royal Derby Hospital, 5.6 miles away. A typical twin helicopter could fly from here to Battersea Heliport in London in roughly 58 minutes, about 98 nautical miles in a straight line. It is one of 14 landing sites we list in Derbyshire.
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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| Type | Airfield |
|---|---|
| Nation | England |
| Nearest place | Derby, Derbyshire |
| Position | 52°51′34.9″N 1°37′03.0″W 52.85970, -1.61750 |
| Elevation | 175 ft |
| Map and directions | Open in Google Maps · Directions |
| Official website | derbyaeroclub.com/derby-airfield |
| Helicopter information | Caters for fixed-wing and helicopters; helicopter pilots needing fuel should say so when requesting PPR so the apron is clear. Policy stated on its own website |
Runway layout drawn from open data (not to scale).
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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.
| Council area | South Derbyshire |
|---|---|
| County | Derbyshire |
| Region | East Midlands, England |
| Nearest postcode | DE65 6GU |
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.
Straight-line distance; road times are rough estimates (approx.). Check your own route.
Data from OpenStreetMap contributors. Not checked by us: confirm opening times and whether they welcome fly-in guests.
Nearest hospital with an A&E: Royal Derby Hospital · 5.6 mi
Hospital helipads nearby:
For information only. In an emergency, call 999.
| To | Distance | About |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | 25 nm | 22 min |
| Manchester | 44 nm | 31 min |
| Leeds | 57 nm | 37 min |
| Bristol | 92 nm | 54 min |
| London (Battersea) | 99 nm | 58 min |
| Cardiff | 101 nm | 59 min |
| Norwich | 107 nm | 1 h 02 |
| Southampton | 117 nm | 1 h 07 |
| Newcastle | 127 nm | 1 h 12 |
| Dublin | 170 nm | 1 h 32 |
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.
Distances are straight-line; road times are rough estimates.
Yes, according to its own website: Caters for fixed-wing and helicopters; helicopter pilots needing fuel should say so when requesting PPR so the apron is clear. Always arrange the landing with the airfield first.
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.
Derby Airfield is an airfield at 52.8597, -1.6175, in the South Derbyshire council area of East Midlands, England. The nearest major town or city is Burton upon Trent (4.0 miles in a straight line). The closest railway station is Willington (2.3 miles).
The nearest hospital with an emergency department that we have on file is Royal Derby Hospital, about 5.6 miles away in a straight line. In an emergency, call 999.
To Battersea Heliport it is about 98 nautical miles in a straight line, which a typical twin helicopter flying at 130 knots could cover in roughly 58 minutes including start-up and arrival. It is an estimate, not a flight plan.
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.
