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Recent Examples of heliport
After New York City capped the number of flights that could take off from Manhattan heliports at 30,000 annually in 2016, many companies moved operations to New Jersey.
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Jake Offenhartz, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2025
The aircraft took off from the Wall Street heliport.
—Brian Brant, People.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Sightseeing helicopter flights are only allowed to leave from the Downtown Manhattan Heliport and only Monday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; although commuter and other flights are allowed to leave from the island’s two other heliports as well.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2025
There are 176 public use airports and heliports in Ohio, including eight commercial airports that include locations in Akron, Dayton, Toledo, and near Youngstown.
—Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 11 Mar. 2025
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Jake Offenhartz, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2025
The aircraft took off from the Wall Street heliport.
—Brian Brant, People.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Sightseeing helicopter flights are only allowed to leave from the Downtown Manhattan Heliport and only Monday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; although commuter and other flights are allowed to leave from the island’s two other heliports as well.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2025
There are 176 public use airports and heliports in Ohio, including eight commercial airports that include locations in Akron, Dayton, Toledo, and near Youngstown.
—Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heliport
Noun
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Looking toward the bow, that area could become a helipad, and the vessel can house two Jet Skis, a waverunner, and two tenders.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
23 Sep. 2025
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Espen Øino’s exterior features expansive outdoor areas, including a top deck with a versatile helipad that doubles as a deck lounge and an entertainment space, with a statement bar and panoramic views.—
Bill Springer,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Both airports are major hubs for United Airlines; the airline did not respond to CNN’s request for comment.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
7 Oct. 2025
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The airport added that passengers should contact their airline directly for flight updates.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Ukrainian drones struck the Marinovka airfield in Russia’s Volgograd Oblast on June 27, damaging or destroying four Su-34s.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
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Even a small peninsula could host a basic airfield and seaport to facilitate the movement of people and aid, severing Gaza’s unhealthy dependency on Israel and Egypt.—
Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib,
The Atlantic,
23 Sep. 2025
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The Chinese mainland is only about 250 miles from Kunsan, and the Bohai Sea, where the Chinese navy often holds exercises, is about 600 miles from the US air base.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
30 Sep. 2025
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Police said drones were spotted near the Karup air base in western Denmark, Reuters reported, citing Ritzau News agency.—
Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Heliport.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heliport. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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