heliport

Definition of heliportnext

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Recent Examples of heliport 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 The heliport's current owner said the objections come at the last minute after years of approvals. Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 3 Feb. 2026 Why eliminate the top floor parking for a Vertiport (similar to a heliport, it would be privately financed)? Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for heliport
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heliport
Noun
  • Paramedics work to transport Dawa Sherpa, who was missing for several days in the Everest region, from the helipad at HAMS Hospital in Kathmandu on June 4, 2026.
    CBS News, CBS News, 19 June 2026
  • Kent’s upcoming October tour includes a private helicopter excursion from Jakarta to the remote Sumatran Rhino Sanctuary in Indonesia’s Way Kambas National Park, where A&K staff will build a helipad just for the occasion.
    Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 18 June 2026
Noun
  • The whole crew, minus Jason, who can’t bend his knee, and Lacy, who needs a whole day to get to an airport owned by John Wayne, goes to Punta Mita, Mexico, to celebrate the birthdays of Schwartz, Zack, and Danny.
    Brian Moylan, Vulture, 18 June 2026
  • Flights at all major Moscow airports were temporarily suspended on Thursday, Reuters reported, citing the Russian aviation agency.
    Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 18 June 2026
Noun
  • The private space is on airport grounds and near the airfield, but away from the main terminals.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 18 June 2026
  • The companies say the approach could give military units greater flexibility in contested environments where traditional airfields may be unavailable or vulnerable.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 18 June 2026
Noun
  • And hundreds of protesters took to the streets of Nanyuki, the town closest to the air base, fearing the disease might spread to their community.
    The Week UK, TheWeek, 13 June 2026
  • The Times reports that hundreds of people have gathered for protests in Nanyuki, the town closest to the air base.
    Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 12 June 2026

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“Heliport.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heliport. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.

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