Rohini Heliport

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Rohini Heliport
Summary
Airport typeHeliport
OwnerPawan Hans Limited
OperatorPawan Hans Limited
ServesDelhi NCR
LocationSector 36, Rohini, Delhi, India
Elevation AMSL712 ft / 217 m
Websitehttps://www.pawanhans.co.in/english/inner.aspx?status=3&menu_id=51
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Rohini Heliport is located in Delhi
Rohini Heliport
Rohini Heliport
Located in Rohini, Delhi, India
Rohini Heliport is located in India
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Rohini Heliport (India)
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28°45′N 77°03′E / 28.75°N 77.05°E / 28.75; 77.05 Rohini Heliport is a heliport located at Sector 36, Rohini, Delhi, India.[1] The first heliport in India, it was inaugurated on 28 February 2017.[2] Following its proposal by the Ministry of Civil Aviation, it was approved under the Master Plan of Delhi.

About

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The Rohini Heliport, owned by Pawan Hans Limited, is the first of its kind in the country. The heliport is spread over 25 acres at a site a few kilometers away from the Rithala metro station in north-west Delhi. It consists of a terminal building having a capacity of 150 passengers, 4 hangars with a parking capacity of 16 helicopters, and 9 parking bays. The facility has a separate air traffic control (ATC), fire and fuelling services. It is home to a maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility for usage by the Pawan Hans fleet, as well as for third-party maintenance work.

Construction

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The Rohini Heliport was constructed by Ahmedabad-based Dineshchandra R. Agrawal Infracon Private Limited (DRA Infracon) at a cost of around ₹100 crores.

The Ministry of Environment accorded in-principle approval to the proposal in June 2011.[3]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Pawan Hans Conducts Successful Flight Test at Rohini Heliport". The New Indian Express. 18 February 2016. Archived from the original on 19 February 2016. Retrieved 22 February 2016.
  2. ^ "India's first heliport to open in Delhi next week". The Indian Express. 21 February 2017. Retrieved 21 February 2017.
  3. ^ "Heliport to come up in Rohini area". Hindustan Times. 13 June 2011. Retrieved 21 February 2017.