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 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 Minimum TLOF (Helipad) Size* 1 Rotor Diameter 1 Rotor Diameter 1 Rotor Diameter (Recommended) 1 Rotor Diameter (40’ Minimum) 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) 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 1 st Approach − 8:1 Min. Slope 2 nd Approach − may be 5:1 Min. Slope if necessary 2 − 90º Apart Minimum 1 st Approach − 8:1 Min. Slope 2 nd 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.