Royal Surrey County Hospital Heliport

Guildford, Surrey, GB 🇬🇧 Heliport

ICAO

GB-1340

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Elevation

220 ft

Region

GB-ENG

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GPS Code: Not available

Local Code: Not available

Location: 51.241514° N, -0.606186° E

Continent: EU

Type: Heliport

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What Travelers Say

AI-Generated Summary Based on web research

The Royal Surrey County Hospital Heliport (GB-1340) in Guildford, Surrey, serves as a crucial point of entry for critically ill patients requiring urgent medical attention via air ambulance. As such, it does not function as a typical commercial airport with "traveler reviews" in the conventional sense. Instead, patient experiences are tied to the overall care received at the Royal Surrey County Hospital, which holds an "Outstanding" overall rating from the Care Quality Commission as of March 2025.

What Travelers Love (inferred from hospital services):

Exceptional Patient Care: The hospital, which the helipad serves, is rated Outstanding overall by the Care Quality Commission, reflecting high standards in areas like responsiveness and leadership.
Efficient and Professional Staff: General patient reviews for the hospital highlight staff as "smooth, efficient and professional" in their care and communication.
Effective Medical Services: Patients generally express satisfaction with the medical treatment and the information provided during their stay.

Common Complaints

Noise Disturbance (Historical): During the helipad's approval in 2013, there were concerns from local residents regarding noise disturbance; however, 24-hour operation for medical emergencies was ultimately approved.
No Commercial Passenger Facilities: As a dedicated medical heliport, there are no terminal facilities, amenities, security checkpoints, or customs/immigration services for the general public.

The Royal Surrey County Hospital Heliport is a vital asset for emergency medical transfers to the Royal Surrey County Hospital. While direct "traveler reviews" for the helipad itself are not available, the consistently high ratings and positive patient feedback for the hospital suggest a strong commitment to patient care once individuals arrive at the facility. Its primary strength lies in its ability to facilitate rapid transfer for critical patients.

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