Portable

Key Features

• Versatility to provide a Heli landing site in a specific area at a predetermined cost for a planned time frame and then be moved and used in another location.
• Made from FEC HELOMAT aluminium Marine Grade 6000 extrusion specifically designed for ground helipads.
• Virtually maintenance-free – all parts are constructed of non-corrosive alloy or stainless steel. 25+ years lifetime
• Optional snow melt system available to make the Portapad usable in winter.
• Includes helideck access ladders that come on wheels and can easily be moved on take-off and landing.
• Can Be customized in terms of colours of an Anodised Aluminium finish for example Camouflage or Rose Gold.
• FEC Portapad significantly reduces Brownout and increases Foreign Object Debris (FOD) prevention.  The force of the aircraft’s rotor wash is born by the aluminium helideck rather than the ground which is likely to include dust, debris, sand and other foreign objects. Portapad is ideal for desert locations and remote rugged terrains.
• Enhanced health & safety.  Portapad provides a firm Landing surface in all weather conditions, enhanced visibility, raised tail rotor. Portapad is elevated 1.5 metres from the ground.
• Manufactured to export Globally from the USA and U.A.E

Product Specifications

Available in two standard sizes: 9X9 metre and 6x6 metre

• Available with optional perimeter safety netting made of Stainless Steel wiring, drop tested
• 6.1m x 6.1m (20ft x 20ft) for Helicopters of up to 7000kg (15,430lbs) or less max gross weight.
• 9.15m x 9.15m (30ft x 30ft) for Helicopters of up to 7000kg (15,430lbs) or less max gross weight.
• Non-standard sizes of Portapad are available and priced on request. For example medium to heavy Rotary Aircraft
• Maximum Helicopter Landing Weight: 4,500kg – 7000kg (heavier on application).
• Number of legs 9.
• Deck dimensions: 6.1m x 6.1m, 9.15m x 9.15m or larger deck available upon application.
• Foot Pad Dimensions 400mm x 400mm
• Slope Capability - Heliport can be adjusted to suit terrain
• Height of Deck Surface Above Level Ground : adjustable from 350mm
• Total weight of the Portapad is approx 2,500kg (6.1m) 3,500kg (9.15m)

Tried and trusted

The Portapad is currently used internationally by private helicopter owners, the logging industry in North America, the Oil and Gas industry in Australia, and in Papua New Guinea for remote location work within the mining industry.

Portapad is currently in use with Border Control Agency's used as a Network of remote secure landing sites. (Using Solar Powered remote Air to Ground Lighting).

VIP Clients use Portapad for bespoke Heli landing solutions for private residencies.

Portapad is a preferred Heli landing Solution and is environmentally cleaner than pouring Concrete Helipads.