heliport

noun

he·​li·​port ˈhe-lə-ˌpȯrt How to pronounce heliport (audio)
ˈhē-
Synonyms of heliportnext
: a landing and takeoff place for a helicopter

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That's faster than the five-seater Joby Aviation flew between JFK Airport and New York City's heliport network (200 mph or 322 km/h) as part of an air taxi demo last week. New Atlas, 4 May 2026 The vehicles will travel between JFK Airport and the Downtown Skyport as well as the West 30th Street and East 34th Street heliports in Midtown. Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026 Prince Albert and Princess Charlene met Leo at the Monaco heliport, just down the coast from the marina that is home to the megayachts of the rich and famous. Arkansas Online, 29 Mar. 2026 As a cannon boomed in a ceremonial salute, Prince Albert and Princess Charlene met Leo at the Monaco heliport, just down the coast from the marina that is home to the megayachts of the rich and famous. CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for heliport

Word History

First Known Use

1948, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of heliport was in 1948

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“Heliport.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heliport. Accessed 14 May. 2026.

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heliport

noun
he·​li·​port ˈhel-ə-ˌpō(ə)rt How to pronounce heliport (audio)
ˈhē-lə-
-ˌpȯ(ə)rt
: a landing and takeoff place for a helicopter

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