COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
24/03/2020
As per the charities guidelines published here (Customer Notice - Coronavirus), the Heliport will be closed to all members of the general public and all airbase visits and cheque presentations have understandably been cancelled.
VISITING PILOTS
Whilst Cardiff Heliport is closed to members of the general public, it will remain open and operational to all visiting pilots as a way of supporting the countries key infrastructure and 'critical' services such as Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS), Search and Rescue (SAR) and utility patrol aircraft. RFF cover may be restricted on certain days due to staff-shortage. Visitng pilots will be notified accordingly. Jet A1 and Avgas 100LL is still available as normal.
We're keeping a close eye on the government guidelines as documented by Public Health England and as such; all visiting pilots/staff are to use the hand-sanitizers located around the Heliport and social distancing is expected of everyone where practicable.
Should the situation change in a way that would impact visiting pilots i.e change of hours or closure - Cardiff Heliport will endeavour to contact all operators that are due to visit and the information will be promulgated via the issue of a series 'E' NOTAM.
If you have any questions, please email info@cardiffheliport.com or call +44 (0) 2920 465880
For more information about the Wales Air Ambulance Charity, visit
SERVICES
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Hangarage is available for a multitude of helicopters
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Comfortably furnished passenger lounge with TV and briefing facilities
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Fully equipped conference room
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First floor VIP lounge with viewing balcony
PILOT INFORMATION
All the information a visiting pilot could ever wish to know can be found here. From all available services through to guiding visiting pilot's on matters of filing GAR's...
We're here to help!
Weather
With our new state-of-the-art weather station installed, you can now get relatively accurate weather information for the Heliport.
The new system comprises of:
Anemometer (W/V & Direction)
Laser Ceilometer (Cloudbase)
Mini Transmissiometers (Visibility)
Cardiff Heliport is located in Tremorfa, Cardiff, Wales, approximately 2 miles from the city centre. As of the 1st August 2018 the heliport is now operated by Wales Air Ambulance. The heliport cost £3.8 million to build and was the operating base for the South Wales Police helicopter.
Opening hours are currently 09.00 - 18.00 (BST); 09.00 - 17.00 (GMT)
Phone: +44 (0) 29 2046 5880
Email: info@cardiffheliport.com
Wales Air Ambulance: walesairambulance.com