FEC Port-A-Pad - Helicopter Landing Solutions
- Port-A-Pad offers of the strength and safety of a fixed static aluminium marine Grade 6000 helideck whilst being entirely portable.
- Port-A-Pad can be easily constructed and dismantled by a four person team in one day, with little or no site preparation required.(build times without safety netting).Supplied with adjustable legs, elevating the Port-A-Pad to 1.5 metres off the ground.
- Port-A-Pad is a highly cost-effective flexible solution with low maintenance and relocation costs.
- A key Feature of the Port-A-Pad is that is has the versatility to provide a helicopter landing platform into a specific area at a predetermined cost and for a planned time frame and then be relocated later without loss of the initial investment.
Key Features
- Versatility to provide a Helicopter 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 Heliports 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 Port-A-Pad usable in winter.
- Includes helideck access staircase.
- Port-A-Pad 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. Port-A-Pad is ideal for desert locations and remote rugged terrains.
- Enhanced health & safety. Port-A-Pad provides a firm Landing surface in all weather conditions, enhanced visibility, raised tail rotor. Port-A-Pad is elevated up to 1.5 metres from the ground.
- Manufactured to export Globally from the USA.
Product Specifications
Available in two standard sizes: 9X9 metre and 6x6 metre
- Available with optional perimeter safety netting made of Stainless Steel wiring.
- 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 Port-A-Pad are available and priced on request.
- Maximum Helicopter Landing Weight: 4,500kg – 7000kg (heavier on application).
- Number of legs 9.
- 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
Tried and trusted
The Port-A-Pad is currently in use with the United States Of America (U.S.A) Border Control agency where they have a network of 15 off Port-A-Pad's used as a network of remote secure landing sites.
The Port-A-Pad is used internationally by private helicopter owners, the logging industry in North America, the Oil and Gas industry in Australia, in Saudi Arabia VIP Clients use Port-A-Pad for bespoke helicopter landing solutions for private residencies, in Papua New Guinea for remote location work within the gold mining industry and most recently (November 2024) as a remote location landing platform in Puerto Toro, Navarino Island, Chile the southernmost inhabited settlement in the world and the only aluminium helipad and solar powered perimeter lighting system below the 55th parellel south.
Port-A-Pad is environmentally cleaner than pouring concrete helipads and therefore a preferred helicopter landing Solution.