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Aerial view of Parkview Hospital in Pueblo, CO, featuring an FEC-designed elevated heliport spanning a public street, providing direct access to the emergency department.

Parkview Hospital Helipad: Innovative, Life-Saving Design

In emergency medicine, every second counts. The difference between life and loss often hinges on the speed and efficiency of air medical transport. That’s why hospitals across the country are rethinking their hospital helipad setups—not just as logistical necessities, but as strategic assets in saving lives.

Aerial view of a heliport with a marked helipad, illustrating the difference between helipad vs heliport for aviation and emergency transport.

Designing for Helicopters: Helipad vs. Heliport Explained

In aviation infrastructure, clarity is critical. When designing or upgrading a landing site for helicopters, the distinction between a helipad and a heliport is more than just semantics. It impacts everything from permitting and planning to compliance and long-term maintenance.

Aerial view of a hospital under construction featuring a red rooftop helipad with a white medical cross, surrounded by palm trees, construction equipment, and a nearby parking garage

Helipad Design Basics: From Planning to Takeoff

A helipad is far more than just a flat surface for helicopters to land. It’s a carefully engineered structure designed with safety, durability, and regulatory compliance in mind. Whether you’re considering a ground-level helicopter landing pad, a rooftop helipad or any of our other solutions, understanding the fundamentals of helipad construction, design, and regulatory standards is essential.

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