Examples of heliport in a Sentence
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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.
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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
According to the Government Accountability Office, the region has three major airports, 11 regional airports and 55 heliports, not including those operated by the military.
—Lori Aratani, Washington Post, 25 Apr. 2023
As of Friday, the FAA is reviewing up to 270 messages and public comments regarding the heliport's closure.
—John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 3 Apr. 2023
Opposed to shuttering the heliport is former U.S. vice president Mike Pence.
—John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 3 Apr. 2023
Even though the waterway is quieter now, and much of Hudson River Park is lavishly landscaped and geared to leisure, the waterfront below 59th Street is still obstructed by a sanitation shed, a cruise-ship terminal, a heliport, and other noisy encumbrances.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 11 Dec. 2021
For instance, someone could conceivably use their yard as a heliport, carnival or solid waste disposal without a permit as long as money wasn't exchanged.
—Stacy Ryburn, Arkansas Online, 2 Mar. 2023
At the bow is a heliport, which is capable of supporting an AH145 helicopter.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 3 Feb. 2023
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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
According to the Government Accountability Office, the region has three major airports, 11 regional airports and 55 heliports, not including those operated by the military.
—Lori Aratani, Washington Post, 25 Apr. 2023
As of Friday, the FAA is reviewing up to 270 messages and public comments regarding the heliport's closure.
—John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 3 Apr. 2023
Opposed to shuttering the heliport is former U.S. vice president Mike Pence.
—John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 3 Apr. 2023
Even though the waterway is quieter now, and much of Hudson River Park is lavishly landscaped and geared to leisure, the waterfront below 59th Street is still obstructed by a sanitation shed, a cruise-ship terminal, a heliport, and other noisy encumbrances.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 11 Dec. 2021
For instance, someone could conceivably use their yard as a heliport, carnival or solid waste disposal without a permit as long as money wasn't exchanged.
—Stacy Ryburn, Arkansas Online, 2 Mar. 2023
At the bow is a heliport, which is capable of supporting an AH145 helicopter.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 3 Feb. 2023
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First Known Use
1948, in the meaning defined above
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“Heliport.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heliport. Accessed 3 Oct. 2023.
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heliport
noun
he·li·port
ˈhel-ə-ˌpō(ə)rt 
ˈhē-lə-,
-ˌpȯ(ə)rt
: a landing and takeoff place for a helicopter
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