Directions London Heliport: the heliport is at Bridges Court Road, Battersea, London SW11 3BE, on the south bank of the River Thames. The nearest station is Clapham Junction, about 10 minutes on foot or 5 minutes by cab. Please arrive 10 minutes before your departure time.
Directions London Heliport passengers use most
Battersea Heliport is now called the London Heliport, and its airport code is EGLW. These directions to Battersea Heliport apply to both names, because it is one site. The entrance lies off Lombard Road, just before the York Road junction.
- By train: walk from Clapham Junction via Falcon Road and York Road, or take a cab from the rank on St John’s Hill.
- By Tube: from Fulham Broadway, Gloucester Road, Sloane Square or South Kensington, allow about 15 minutes by taxi.
- By car: use the postcode SW11 3BE. Parking is very limited, so tell us when you book.
- By river: river bus services stop at Plantation Wharf, a short taxi ride away.
What happens when you arrive
These directions London Heliport passengers follow end at the entrance, where the heliport’s staff meet you and escort you to your helicopter. The apron is a controlled area, so it is not open to the public. After your flight, your escort takes you back again. If you are driving, leave a little longer, because the heliport can refuse parking at short notice. Allow a few extra minutes to walk in from Clapham Junction if the weather is poor.
Directions London Heliport: plan your journey
The heliport is normally open Monday to Friday from 07:30 to 19:30, and at weekends and on bank holidays from 08:00 to 18:00. Extended hours of 07:00 to 23:00 are available by prior arrangement. Keep the directions London Heliport visitors need on your phone, so that you can find the entrance quickly.
Take the directions with you: download the free PDF or open the map below. Check Battersea Heliport opening hours and the Battersea Heliport weather page before you set off. For more about the site, see our London Heliport guide or the official London Heliport website.
Directions London Heliport · Battersea (EGLW)
Directions to Battersea Heliport, now the London Heliport
Battersea Heliport is now called the London Heliport. It stands on the south bank of the River Thames, off Lombard Road in Battersea, ten minutes on foot from Clapham Junction station.
- Address
- Bridges Court Road, Battersea, London
- Postcode
- SW11 3BE
- Station
- Clapham Junction: 10 minutes on foot or 5 by cab
- On the day
- Arrive 10 minutes before departure
- Questions
- +44 20 7781 8094, 24 hours a day
Three ways to get here
How to get to the London Heliport
Clapham Junction is the nearest station: about 10 minutes on foot via Falcon Road and York Road, or 5 minutes by cab from the rank on St John’s Hill. From Fulham Broadway (District line), or Gloucester Road, Sloane Square and South Kensington (District, Circle and Piccadilly lines), allow about 15 minutes by taxi.
Bridges Court is off Lombard Road, between Castle Builders Merchant and the Dovercourt car dealership, just before the York Road junction. Postcode SW11 3BE. Car parking is very limited, so tell us when you book.
River bus services stop at Plantation Wharf on the south bank, a short taxi ride from the heliport. Check the river bus timetable for current times, as services change with the season.
Driving or taking a taxi
Directions by road to the London Heliport
From the north
- Cross Battersea Bridge and turn right into Battersea Church Road
- At the traffic lights by Vicarage Crescent turn right, keeping the Thames on your right
- Vicarage Road becomes Lombard Road (B305): go under the railway arch and carry on for about 400 metres
- Turn right into Bridges Court, just before the York Road junction
From the south
- From Wandsworth Bridge, follow York Road (A3205)
- Pass the Homebase store on your left and the Plough Road lights, then stay in the left-hand lane past the Dovercourt car dealership
- Use the left filter lane at the next lights and turn left onto Lombard Road
- Take the first left into Bridges Court
Satnav: SW11 3BE. Car parking at the heliport is very limited, so tell us when you book.
When you arrive
What happens at the London Heliport
- 1Arrive 10 minutes before departureLeave a little longer if you are driving, as parking is very limited.
- 2Meet the heliport teamThe heliport’s staff meet you at the entrance. The apron is a controlled area and is not open to the public.
- 3Walk out to your helicopterYour escort takes you to the aircraft, and back again after the flight.
Good to know
Opening hours, parking and the weather
Monday to Friday 07:30 to 19:30. Weekends and bank holidays 08:00 to 18:00.
Extended hours, 07:00 to 23:00, by prior arrangement, with departing aircraft airborne by 22:45.
Car parking at the heliport is very limited and can be refused at short notice, so tell us when you book. Clapham Junction is about 10 minutes on foot.
Check the Battersea Heliport weather page before you set off.
Questions
Directions London Heliport: your questions answered
Still unsure? Call +44 20 7781 8094 any time.
Where is the London Heliport?
The London Heliport is at Bridges Court Road, Battersea, London SW11 3BE, on the south bank of the River Thames, off Lombard Road near the York Road junction.
Is Battersea Heliport the same as the London Heliport?
Yes. Battersea Heliport is the name most people still use for the London Heliport (airport code EGLW). It is the same site, so these directions apply to both.
What is the postcode for the London Heliport?
The postcode is SW11 3BE. Put it into your satnav or taxi app, or use the Google Maps button at the top of this page.
How do I get to the London Heliport from Clapham Junction?
It is about 10 minutes on foot via Falcon Road and York Road, or 5 minutes by cab from the taxi rank on St John’s Hill.
Which Tube station is nearest the London Heliport?
There is no Tube station beside the heliport. Clapham Junction, on the rail and Overground network, is the closest. From Fulham Broadway, Gloucester Road, Sloane Square or South Kensington allow about 15 minutes by taxi.
Is there parking at the London Heliport?
Car parking is very limited and can be refused at short notice, so tell us when you book. If you can, come by taxi or train.
What time should I arrive?
Please arrive 10 minutes before your departure time. If you are driving, leave a little longer to park.
Can I walk onto the helipad?
No. The apron is a controlled area and is not open to the public. The heliport’s staff meet passengers and escort them to and from the helicopter.
What are the London Heliport opening hours?
Monday to Friday 07:30 to 19:30, and weekends and bank holidays 08:00 to 18:00. Extended hours of 07:00 to 23:00 are available by prior arrangement, with departing aircraft airborne by 22:45. See the opening hours page.
Prefer to be driven?
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