heliport

noun

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

Examples of heliport in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The City Council unanimously approved the request to allow Wing Aviation to build the landing pads/heliports in the parking lots of the Walmart stores. Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Feb. 2024 There are about 14,400 private-use and 5,000 public-use airports, heliports, and seaplane bases in the US, the FAA says. Jon Brodkin, Ars Technica, 12 Jan. 2023 In November, Volocopter and Joby air taxis took turns hovering over the East River as New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced plans for the Downtown Manhattan Heliport to become the first heliport to support electric flight. Marc Wortman, Rolling Stone, 25 Dec. 2023 There’s a private dock for getting in and out by boat and a 4,800-square-foot heliport for easy jaunts to Rio and São Paulo. Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 20 Nov. 2023 During the event, New York City Mayor Eric Adams said the city will electrify the heliport, giving Joby and other eVTOL manufacturers a vertiport in downtown Manhattan. Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 14 Nov. 2023 The existing heliport would migrate over to the new convention center. Everton Bailey Jr., Dallas News, 13 Sep. 2023 The first phase, from 2025 through 2028, will most likely find the electric aircraft flying from existing airports and heliports, which will be fitted with charging stations. Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 20 July 2023 The new hospital may also incorporate biomedical facilities, laboratories, a heliport, offices, retail outlets for staff and other uses, Intermountain said in its letter, which would already be permitted in D-1. Tony Semerad, The Salt Lake Tribune, 19 Nov. 2022

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Word History

First Known Use

1948, in the meaning defined above

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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 18 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

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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