Heliport
정의
A small airport designed exclusively for helicopter operations. Heliports feature a landing pad (helipad) and may be located on building rooftops, hospital grounds, or offshore platforms.
관련 용어
Helicopter
A rotary-wing aircraft that uses spinning rotor blades for lift and thrust, allowing it to take off, land, and hover vertically. Used for transport, emergency medical services, and aerial work.
VTOL (Vertical Takeoff and Landing)
Aircraft capable of taking off and landing vertically without a runway. Includes helicopters and emerging electric air taxis (eVTOL) being developed for urban air mobility.
Small Airport
An airport classification for facilities with limited commercial service or primarily serving general aviation. May have unpaved runways and minimal terminal facilities.