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Definition of heliport

heliport

/ˈhɛl.ɪˌpɔːrt/
he · li · port
Plural:heliports
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heliport Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

An airport or landing facility designed specifically for helicopters, typically equipped with landing pads, lighting, fueling stations, and maintenance hangars.

Example

"The hospital recently constructed a rooftop heliport to receive air ambulance patients more rapidly."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While often used interchangeably with "helipad," a heliport strictly refers to a full facility equipped with support infrastructure such as fueling, lighting, and hangars, whereas a helipad is simply the designated landing surface itself.

• Rhymes for heliport

• Nearby Words

heliotrope
heliotropium
helipad
heliport
helium
helix
hell

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in 1948 in American English as a blend of "helicopter" and "airport."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Heliport. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/heliport
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