helideck

British

/ ˈhɛlɪˌdɛk /

noun

a landing deck for helicopters on ships, oil platforms, etc

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Etymology

Origin of helideck

C20: from _heli- + _deck

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helideck

"It's good fun, it's interesting, every day can change," said Nicola Boyd, who runs the helideck, and greeted us as we struggled out of our lifejackets and survival suits.

From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026

For late-arriving quests, the Amadea also boasts a helideck.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2025

And the British Antarctic Survey’s new RRS Sir David Attenborough has not only a helideck and hangar, but also a “moonpool” port in its hull for deploying undersea instruments.

From Science Magazine ● Apr. 20, 2023

Captain Will Whatley performed the wedding ceremony on the ship's helideck as the sun shone.

From BBC ● Apr. 25, 2022

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