Date: 1-3 July 2022

Location: Silverstone, Towcester, Northamptonshire.

Transport: Helicopter 

The British Grand Prix is the oldest in the Formula 1 world championship calendar and arguably one of the best. The renowned sporting event is filled with a thrilling atmosphere as you watch the drama unfold from the podiums, watching the likes of Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes), Charles Leclerc (Ferrari), Max Verstappen (Red Bull), and Sebastian Vettel (Aston Martin) race to the finishing line.

Another thing that is also exhilarating activity is to skip the traffic queues in and out of Silverstone and arrive in style at the British Grand Prix by Helicopter with Astute Aviation.

Whether you are attending the event for your own pleasure, a corporate event or looking to impress a few business prospects, we will organise your helicopter charter to meet your exact needs, giving you the ultimate VIP experience.

So, to those who like a bird's eye view, here is what you need to know.

Where is the Silverstone circuit located? 

Silverstone is set in the heart of England, located in Towcester, Northamptonshire. 

How long does it take to travel by helicopter?

  • Central London 25 Minutes

  • Cardiff 45 Minutes

  • Manchester 55 Minutes

  • Plymouth 80 Minutes

  • Newcastle 90 Minutes

VIP charter - A direct flight into Silverstone.

To those who wish to land within the Silverstone race track, a twin-engine helicopter is required, as Silverstone's permanent helipad permits twin-engine helicopters only due to a restricted landing space.  We offer three types of twin-engine helicopters for travel to and from Silverstone F1, with luxurious executive seating on all of our charted aircrafts, you are ensured to have a VIP aviation experience.

Our fleet includes:

  • Seats: Up to 6

    Speed:154 Knots

    Range: 440nm

    Luggage Space: 34 cubic ft

    Cabin Height: 4 ft 2 In

    Cabin Width: 5 ft 3 In

    Cabin Length: 6 ft 8 In

  • Seats: Up to 8

    Speed: 140 Knots

    Range: 442nm

    Luggage Space: 49 cubic ft

    Cabin Height: 4 ft 4 In

    Cabin Width: 6ft 9 In

    Cabin Length: 9 ft 1 In

  • Seats: Up to 7

    Speed: 141 Knots

    Range: 305 nm

    Luggage Space: 27 cubic ft

    Cabin Height: 4 ft 2 In

    Cabin Width: 4 ft 7 In

    Cabin Length: 5 ft 92 In

Single Engine Helicopter | Turweston Airport

For those who don't wish to fly into Silverstone, you can fly to Turweston Airport instead. 

Single-engine helicopters can fly you and your party to and from the Silverstone for all three days if needed. Once arriving at Turweston Airport, a 4 x 4 vehicle will transport you and your party from Turweston into Silverstone (11-15 minute journey).

Our fleet includes:

  • Seats: Up to 5

    Speed: 135 Knots

    Range: 280nm

    Luggage Space: 39 cubic ft

    Cabin Height: 2 ft 2 In

    Cabin Width: 6 ft 1 In

    Cabin Length: 7 ft 9 In

  • Seats: Up to 5

    Speed: 125 Knots

    Range: 340nm

    Luggage Space: 21 cubic ft

    Cabin Height: 4 ft 1 In

    Cabin Width: 4 ft 4 In

    Cabin Length: 17 ft 5 In

  • Seats: Up to 5

    Speed: 155 Knots

    Range: 326nm

    Luggage Space: 35.30 cubic ft

    Cabin Height: 4 ft 2 In

    Cabin Width: 5 ft 4 In

    Cabin Length: 6 ft 5 In

The Silverstone Grand Prix is our most popular event for helicopters, and we are able to organise full packages or transport alone to any Grand Prix event - or all of them if you wish! We are available for consultation 24 hours a day, so get in touch with one of our private jet charter experts and let us tailor a schedule to suit you on: +44(0) 203 880 9005.

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