London Helicopter Tours from Redcroft Fields
Take off from Redcroft Fields near South Ockendon for a London helicopter experience that begins on the eastern side of the capital. Choose a first Glimpse of London, the 30 minute City Tour, or reserve the helicopter privately for 30 or 60 minutes.
Open-dated vouchers are valid for 12 months across these London experiences.
Choose how you want to see London.
Start with a shorter first view of the capital, spend around half an hour on the City Tour, or choose a private flight when you want the helicopter reserved for your party.
Glimpse of London Helicopter Tour
About 18 minutes in the air, with the Redcroft Fields version highlighting Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, West Ham United’s stadium and a glimpse of the London skyline.
City of London Helicopter Tour
The classic shared sightseeing flight, with around half an hour in the air for London to become the focus of the experience.
Prefer the helicopter to yourselves?
Choose a 30 minute private London sightseeing flight, or spend around 60 minutes in the air with a longer experience discussed and planned in advance.
Explore private London tours
A journey into London like no other.
The experience begins with the helicopter itself: lift-off from Redcroft Fields near South Ockendon, the launch area falling away beneath you and the capital lying to the west.
On the shorter Glimpse flight, the published Redcroft Fields route highlights Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, West Ham United’s stadium and the London skyline. The City and private experiences give London more time to take over, with exact routing dependent on airspace, weather and operating conditions.
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park • West Ham United Stadium • Houses of Parliament • London Eye • Tower Bridge • The Shard • The O2 • Canary Wharf
Redcroft Fields, South Ockendon.
Redcroft Fields is a helicopter departure point near South Ockendon in Essex. The RM15 6SR map area is useful for orientation, while the exact passenger report point is supplied with the booking.
Free parking is available for visitors.
A cafe and viewing area are available for passengers and visitors. If these are important, please confirm on the day.
Spectators are welcome, and photography is permitted.
The precise Redcroft Fields arrival and report point is supplied with the booking.
The map and postcode are for general orientation. Your joining instructions confirm the correct entrance, passenger report point and parking arrangements for the flight.
An Essex launch point with London to the west.
Redcroft Fields sits near South Ockendon on the eastern side of the capital. The published Glimpse flight from here is focused on East London, with Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, West Ham United’s stadium and the skyline forming the shorter sightseeing proposition.
The general map marker uses the RM15 6SR postcode area rather than pretending to identify an exact helicopter meeting point. The joining information supplied with the booking is the important guide for arrival on the day.
Redcroft Fields is near South Ockendon and is reached from the Helipad Road / B186 area. Use the booking directions for the final approach rather than relying on the general map pin alone.
Ockendon is the nearest railway station to the RM15 6SR postcode area, with onward road travel required to reach the helicopter departure point.
The map shows the general Redcroft Fields area, not an exact touchdown or passenger meeting point. Follow the joining instructions supplied with your booking.
Redcroft Fields flight questions.
Practical details for choosing Redcroft Fields as your London helicopter departure point.
Which London helicopter tours depart from Redcroft Fields?
Redcroft Fields offers the Glimpse of London Helicopter Tour and the 30 minute City of London Helicopter Tour, together with a 30 minute private London sightseeing flight and a 60 minute bespoke private London flight.
Where exactly is Redcroft Fields?
Redcroft Fields is near South Ockendon in Essex. The RM15 6SR postcode area is useful for general orientation, but the precise passenger arrival point is confirmed in the joining instructions supplied with the booking.
How long are the London flights from Redcroft Fields?
The Glimpse Tour provides around 18 minutes of flying time and the City Tour around 30 minutes. Private options are available at around 30 minutes and 60 minutes.
Flying time is separate from the total time required for check-in, the safety briefing and pre-flight preparation.
What can I see on the Glimpse flight from Redcroft Fields?
The published Redcroft Fields version highlights Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, West Ham United’s stadium and a glimpse of the London skyline.
Can I book a private London flight from Redcroft Fields?
Yes. Redcroft Fields is listed for a 30 minute private London sightseeing flight and a longer 60 minute bespoke London flight.
Is parking available for the Redcroft Fields flight?
The current City Tour package lists free car parking. Use the joining instructions for the correct entrance and parking arrangements for your flight.
Can spectators come to the helicopter flight?
Current City and Glimpse experience information says spectators are welcome and may take photographs.
How long are the open-dated vouchers valid?
The open-dated voucher option is valid for 12 months on the London experiences shown on this page.
Choose your London tour.
Two shared sightseeing choices and two private options, all departing from Redcroft Fields near South Ockendon.
