Tokyo Heliport
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| Coordinates | 35°38′10″N 139°50′22″E / 35.63611°N 139.83944°E | ||||||||||
| Website | 東京都東京ヘリポート | ||||||||||
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Tokyo Heliport (東京へリポート, Tōkyō Heripōto) is a
. It is used by both government organizations and private companies.History
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government opened a Tokyo Heliport in the nearby Tatsumi area in 1964. That heliport was replaced by the current Tokyo Heliport in June 1972. The heliport was expanded significantly in 1990, and a new management building opened in 2011.[2]
Users
There are no scheduled services to Tokyo Heliport. Approximately 15 companies operate at this heliport including
It is also an important base for helicopters operated by news organizations such as
Government users include the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Tokyo Fire Department and Kawasaki Fire Department
Facilities
The heliport has 38 parking berths including ten for large helicopters.[5]
Viewing points
Like other airports in Japan, there are several viewing areas constructed near the heliport.
Access
Public transport service to the airport is through Shin-Kiba Station with buses running regularly from there to the heliport.
References
- ^ AIS Japan Archived 2011-07-22 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "東京ヘリポートの役割". Retrieved 19 February 2014.
- ^ Company profile Retrieved April 6, 2017
- ^ About Toho Air Service Retrieved April 6, 2017
- ^ "空港の概要". Retrieved 19 February 2014.
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