London Oxford Airport
London Oxford Airport to Henley Royal Regatta course
From the aircraft steps at London Oxford Airport to Henley Royal Regatta course. Allow about an hour from the handling building to the venue, via the A40, M40 and A404. The nearest station named by the organisers is Henley-on-Thames (Within easy walking distance of the enclosures; GWR runs a special Regatta timetable from London Paddington). By road, the closest National Rail station is Henley-on-Thames (HOT), about 5 minutes' drive. Henley Royal Regatta takes place here, 29 June – 4 July 2027. Main runway is 1,552 m (5,092 ft) long and 30 m wide, Code 3C. On a similar run from the airfield, Mayfair, London is about an hour and 22 minutes away.
How the day runs
The chauffeur waits at London Oxford Airport with your name and the flight's real-time position. A luxury people-carrier is ready, with room for the luggage. Expect the A40, M40 and A404 for most of the drive. At Henley Royal Regatta course the car sets you down at the permitted drop-off for your enclosure or ticket. Returning to London Oxford Airport takes about 59 minutes (42.2 miles); the chauffeur keeps an eye on the slot time.
- London Oxford Airport to Henley Royal Regatta course1 hr 1 min, 43.6 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
The nearest station named by the organisers is Henley-on-Thames (Within easy walking distance of the enclosures; GWR runs a special Regatta timetable from London Paddington).
Source: hrr.co.ukBy road, the closest National Rail station is Henley-on-Thames (HOT), about 5 minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.orgMain runway is 1,552 m (5,092 ft) long and 30 m wide, Code 3C.
Source: oxfordairport.co.ukOver 400 races of international standard are staged across the week.
Source: hrr.co.ukFirst held in 1839 and run annually since, except for the World Wars and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Source: hrr.co.ukPrince Albert became the first Royal Patron in 1851; the reigning monarch has been Patron ever since, hence 'Royal'.
Source: hrr.co.ukThe Straight Course, used from 1924, is 80 feet wide, runs from below Temple Island to Poplar Point, about 1 mile 550 yards.
Source: hrr.co.ukTwo enclosures: the members-only Stewards' Enclosure and the Regatta Enclosure, which is open to the public.
Source: hrr.co.uk
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Questions
How far is Henley Royal Regatta course from London Oxford Airport?
About an hour (43.6 miles) via the A40, M40 and A404 in clear traffic.
Can the car come to the aircraft?
Discreet escorted airside vehicle access to the apron is offered with no notice required.
What if the flight time changes?
The meeting time moves with the aircraft; the chauffeur watches the flight and the handler's notes.
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