Haverstraw Heliport: Facilities and Operational Overview
Haverstraw Heliport serves as a specialized aviation node, providing essential infrastructure for vertical takeoff and landing aircraft. Situated at a low elevation of 12 feet (4 m) above mean sea level, the facility is designed to support a variety of flight missions, ranging from private transport to military maneuvers.
Facility Specifications
The heliport occupies a total land area of 6 acres (2 ha). Its primary infrastructure consists of a single designated helipad, identified as H1. This landing area features a durable asphalt surface, measuring 50 by 50 feet (15 x 15 m), ensuring a stable environment for aircraft arrivals and departures.
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Operational Activity and Aircraft
Data from the 12-month period ending September 14, 2010, highlights the facility's role in regional aviation. During this timeframe, the heliport recorded 2,200 aircraft operations, which averages to approximately 183 operations per month.
The vast majority of this traffic is attributed to general aviation—which encompasses all civil aviation operations other than scheduled air services—accounting for 95.5% of the total. The remaining 4.5% of operations were conducted by military aircraft. Additionally, the facility served as the home base for three helicopters during this period.
Key Facts
- Total Area: 6 acres (2 ha).
- Elevation: 12 feet (4 m) above mean sea level.
- Landing Surface: One asphalt helipad (H1) measuring 50 x 50 feet.
- Annual Traffic: 2,200 operations (as of Sept 2010).
- Traffic Split: 95.5% general aviation and 4.5% military.
- Based Aircraft: 3 helicopters.
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Land Area | 6 acres (2 ha) |
| Elevation | 12 feet (4 m) |
| Helipad Surface | Asphalt (50 x 50 ft) |
| Avg. Monthly Operations | 183 |
| Primary User Group | General Aviation (95.5%) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the size of the landing area at Haverstraw Heliport?
The heliport features one asphalt helipad, designated H1, which measures 50 by 50 feet (15 x 15 m).
What is the elevation of the facility?
Haverstraw Heliport is located at an elevation of 12 feet (4 m) above mean sea level.
What types of aircraft typically use this heliport?
The facility is primarily used for general aviation (95.5%), with a smaller portion of traffic consisting of military aircraft (4.5%).
How many aircraft operations occur monthly on average?
Based on data ending September 14, 2010, the heliport averaged 183 aircraft operations per month.
How many helicopters are based at the facility?
As of the 2010 reporting period, there were three helicopters based at Haverstraw Heliport.