heliport

noun

he·​li·​port ˈhe-lə-ˌpȯrt How to pronounce heliport (audio)
ˈhē-
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: a landing and takeoff place for a helicopter

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The hotel also has its own private heliport, should that be of interest. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Oct. 2026 In September, the Miami Beach Land Use and Sustainability Committee voted 2-1 to approve the Citadel founder’s heliport request and pass it on to the planning department for approval, then ultimately to the full City Commission. — Luisa Yanez, Miami Herald, 8 Oct. 2026 Flight tracking data show the helicopter left Catalina’s Pebbly Beach heliport and got about 175 feet above sea level about eight seconds into its flight before rapidly descending. — Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026 Now, helicopter opponents are pressing him to follow through by restricting flights from the city’s own heliports. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 27 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for heliport

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First Known Use

1948, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of heliport was in 1948

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“Heliport.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heliport. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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heliport

noun
he·​li·​port ˈhel-ə-ˌpō(ə)rt How to pronounce heliport (audio)
ˈhē-lə-, 
-ˌpȯ(ə)rt
: a landing and takeoff place for a helicopter

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