Because helicopters do not require a runway for takeoff and landing, helicopter flights in New York can use a heliport which is an airfield which is dedicated to helicopters. The heliport has helipads for the helicopter to land on and hangers which protect them from the elements when they are not in the air. As the land area that is required for a heliport is so much smaller than that needed for a conventional airport, helipads can be located on smaller plots of land and in many cases, much more convenient to the city center.
The area where the helicopter lands and takes off from is the actual helipad. These pads are large areas or smooth concrete, often marked with a huge letter H which can been seen by the pilot. The movement of the various helicopters that use the heliport is monitored from a control tower where the pilots can maintain communication. Refueling and maintenance facilities are also normally available at the heliport.
In many cases the heliport will be located in roughly the same area as the airport, but in the case of helicopter flights in New York, the heliport is located in a very easy to access part of the city close to Battery Park and Wall Street. The beauty of this location in the city is that it is convenient for those who wish to take a tour over the sights of the city but also for those who wish to take a helicopter to one of the airports that serve NYC.
Many heliports are used by tourists who wish to take helicopter flights in New York. As a result, the facility normally has a restaurant that can cater to people who wish to do this but are waiting for the next available flight to depart.
Although city heliports often are for business, tours or airport transfer, there are many heliports where there are flight schools and repair facilities. If a budding helicopter pilot wishes to learn how to fly or if someone wishes to become a helicopter repairman, then these courses are often given at heliports which are located near an airport rather than in the city. Many technical schools also have helipads where the same lessons and training can be done.
New York Helicopter offer helicopter flights in New York from their centrally located heliport which is easily accessible by subway and car. Visit us online for more details Website
