helipad

[ hel-uh-pad, hee-luh- ]

noun

1. a takeoff and landing area for helicopters, usually without commercial facilities.

helipad

/ ˈhɛlɪˌpæd /

noun

1. a place for helicopters to land and take off

Word History and Origins

Origin of helipad¹

First recorded in 1940–45; heli- ² + pad ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of helipad¹

C20: from heli- + pad ¹

Example Sentences

As part of her bucket list, Liz also went on to photograph comedian Michael McIntyre, circus performers, the Royal Ballet, models from the Storm Model Agency, the London Air Ambulances from a helipad, hotel doormen and the red carpet at the MTV Europe Music Awards.

From BBC

“The solution is a helicopter,” the presentation says, pointing to an on-site helipad where chartered flights could quickly ferry snow seekers up to the mountain.

From Los Angeles Times

At the edge of a precipice, a flat surface formed a small helipad.

From Los Angeles Times

“Our parking lot actually becomes a helipad, and it’s quite a scene here on election night,” Logan said.

From Los Angeles Times

Its buildings serve as a command center, its parking lot becomes a helipad, and its water reservoirs are essential resupply stations.

From Los Angeles Times

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