Ten years after the destruction of Meigs Field in downtown Chicago, a new heliport is about to open. The facility is being billed as a “vertiport” since it is designed to accommodate VTOL aircraft such as the Agusta AW609 tiltrotor.
Chicago To Open Downtown Heliport
Key Takeaways:
- A new "vertiport" facility is set to open in Chicago, marking the city's first landing spot for VTOL aircraft, including helicopters and tiltrotors, a decade after Meigs Field's destruction.
- Located near 14th Street and Ashland Avenue, the facility will feature a 15,000-square-foot terminal and a 30,000-square-foot hangar, capable of accommodating up to 60 helicopters simultaneously.
- The $13 million project is entirely funded by private investors, arranged by Stephen Quazzo, and will proceed without a construction loan.
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