CHAPTER I: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
SUBCHAPTER b: AERONAUTICS
PART 14 AVIATION SAFETY
SECTION 14.APPENDIX H HELIPORT/VERTIPORT STANDARDS, FACILITY REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS ON USE
Section 14.APPENDIX H Heliport/Vertiport Standards, Facility Requirements and Restrictions on Use
Section 14.TABLE A Heliport Standards
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Standard |
Heliport/ Helistop Vertiport/ Vertistop Public-Use |
Heliport/ Helistop Vertiport/ Vertistop Private-Use |
Heliport/ Helistop Vertiport/ Vertistop Restricted Landing Area |
Heliport/ Helistop Vertiport/ Vertistop Hospital |
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Minimum TLOF (Helipad) Size* |
1 Rotor Diameter |
1 Rotor Diameter |
1 Rotor Diameter (Recommended) |
1 Rotor Diameter (40’ Minimum) |
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Minimum FATO (Clear Area) Size |
2 x Rotor Diameter (100’ Minimum) |
2 x Rotor Diameter (100’ Minimum) |
2 x Rotor Diameter (100’ Minimum) |
2 x Rotor Diameter (100’ Minimum) |
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Approach/ Departure Path Requirements |
2 – 90º Apart Minimum (with 2:1 side transition) 8:1 Min. Slope |
2 – 90º Apart Minimum (with 2:1 side transition) 8:1 Min. Slope |
2 – 90º Apart Minimum 1st Approach − 8:1 Min. Slope 2nd Approach − may be 5:1 Min. Slope if necessary |
2 − 90º Apart Minimum 1st Approach − 8:1 Min. Slope 2nd Approach − may be 5:1 Min. Slope if necessary |
*NOTE: A 6” REINFORCED CONCRETE TLOF IS RECOMMENDED. If a concrete TLOF is not used, the FATO edges and center must be marked.