heliportn.
/ˈhɛlɪpɔːt/, U.S. /ˈhɛləˌpɔrt/ A landing-place for helicopters.
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1948 Amer. Aviation 1 June 20 The helicopter is a marvelous vehicle. It just plops down anywhere. All but three of the 12 stops were made right inside towns on small fenced-off portions of vacant lots which have been designated by the super-name of ‘heliports’.
1950 N.Y. Times 28 Nov. 46/3 (heading) Construction of City's first aerial heliport begun atop Port Authority's headquarters.
1955 Economist 5 Mar. 813/2 Plans for the first commercial heliport on Manhattan Island in New York City now await only the final approval of the city and port authorities.
1958 Times 15 May 16/5 A committee appointed by the Helicopter Association of Great Britain have come to the conclusion that there is an immediate need for a London ‘heliport’.
1959 Daily Tel. 24 Apr. 20/7 ‘Guinea pig’ heliport is opened.
1971 Guardian 17 Nov. 15/1 A public inquiry into a proposal for a heliport at Shadwell Basin on the Thames..opens today.
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