Cheltenham Racecourse Heliport

Cheltenham Racecourse Heliport stands on the edge of Prestbury, a village two miles north-east of Cheltenham. It sits beside the racecourse, a flat grass track used for National Hunt racing. The heliport has a single paved helipad and a small terminal building. Prestbury is known for its fine Regency and Victorian houses along tree-lined streets. The Cotswolds begin just beyond the village, rolling hills covered in limestone walls and sheep pastures. The heliport is one of only a few in Gloucestershire licensed for private charter flights. It handles traffic for race days and corporate events at the racecourse. Prestbury’s quiet lanes contrast with the busy A40 dual carriageway a short distance away. The heliport shares the site with Cheltenham Racecourse’s car parks and stables. Pilots value its central position for quick access to the M5 motorway. Visitors to the heliport find a modest facility with basic amenities. The terminal has a waiting area and refreshment machines. Outside, the helipad is marked with a large white H in a circle. Views stretch across the racecourse towards the Cotswold escarpment. Prestbury’s church, St Mary’s, with its 15th-century tower, overlooks the scene. The heliport remains unobtrusive, serving a small but steady flow of arrivals and departures.