noun
- a landing area or small airport designed specifically for helicopters
Examples
- The hospital has a heliport on its roof for emergency medical flights.
- We landed at the downtown heliport and took a taxi to the hotel.
- The oil rig is supplied by helicopters from the nearest heliport.
- Construction of the new heliport will begin next month.
- The heliport can accommodate up to three helicopters at once.
- Emergency services use the heliport to transport patients quickly.