A designated airport facility designed for helicopter takeoffs and landings, usually including fueling and terminal services.
Blend of 'helicopter' + 'port' (harbor/airport). Created in the 1950s as a term for dedicated helicopter airports distinct from traditional airplane airports.
The world's busiest heliport is in Manhattan, where financial executives regularly take helicopter rides to get across the city faster than taxis—turning the sky into a commuter highway.
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