International Helicopter Museum 
Satellite and aerial maps of Weston-super-Mare with nearby locations
| Nearby locations | Km | Bearing | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oldmixon , England | 1.6 | 240 | GBWSM |
| RAF Locking , England | 1.8 | 095 | |
 Weston Hospital , England | 3.4 | 237 | EGJ59 |
| Weston Beach Gardens , England | 3.6 | 264 | |
| Birnbeck Pier , England | 5.2 | 293 | |
| Bristol Lulsgate , England | 15.5 | 071 | EGGD |
Weston-super-Mare |
1936 to present | ||
| 51° 20' 20.65'' N 2° 55' 51.46'' W | ||
| 2 nm SE of Weston-super-Mare, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, England | ||
| ICAO: EGFI | IATA: | |
| Elevation: 17 feet | ||
This entry focusses on the Helicopter Museum, occupying the south eastern side of the site. For the remainder of the aerodrome and in particular, the industrial and military activity that took place, please see the entry for Oldmixon. 
In 1978, the embryonic British Rotorcraft Museum acquired premises at the south eastern side of the airfield at Weston-super-Mare and after 1981 when it became a company, its growth has continued.
Renamed the International Helicopter Museum in 1988, it undertakes preservation work and displays a stunning array of helicopters in its refurbished and expanded buildings. In 1991, the first International Helidays towards the end of July, was organised by the Museum and held on the seafront in the town of Weston-super-Mare.
Weston-super-Mare News |
Weston Airport Named VFS Heritage Site
20-Nov-18 - The Vertical Flight Society (VFS) recognized Weston Airport, Weston-super-Mare in Somerset, UK, home of The Helicopter Museum, as a VFS Vertical Flight Heritage Site #Weston
Sculpture Restored at the Helicopter Museum
23-Aug-18 - The Helicopter Museum in Weston-super-Mare completed restoration of a full-size sculpture of a Bell 206 Jet Ranger to serve as its gate guardian #HelicopterMuseum
Sycamore Historic Visit to Weston-super-Mare
14-Jun-18 - The world’s last flying Bristol 171 Sycamore flew to the Helicopter Museum at Weston-super-Mare, UK 60 years after it was built. Will be displayed until June 24 #museum
Sycamore to Visit the Helicopter Museum
01-Jun-18 - The Weston-super-Mare Helicopter Museum receiving the world’s last flying Bristol 171 Sycamore. The former RAF aircraft will be there June 11-24, 2018 #museum
Weston Helicopter Museum Honoured by AHSI
26-Mar-18 - The Helicopter Museum site at Weston-super-Mare, UK recognized by the American Helicopter Society International (AHSI) as one of two 2018 recipients of its Vertical Flight Heritage Sites award program
Steam Powered Helicopters at the Helicopter Museum
20-Jul-17 - Two unique helicopters arrived at the Helicopter Museum in Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, England for restoration and display
Restored Wessex Goes on Display
29-Nov-16 - The Helicopter Museum at Weston-super-Mare completed a seven-year project to restore the 66-year-old former Royal Navy Wessex serial XM328
