B & G Heliport

Economic and business-related reasons. The closure was a direct result of the dissolution of the parent company, B & G Helicopters, Inc. The heliport was located on prime commercial real estate, and following its closure, the land was fully integrated into a large-scale retail development, making its aviation use obsolete.

The site has been completely redeveloped and is unrecognizable as a former heliport. The coordinates 42.889198, -85.567802, and the associated address (2929 28th St SE) place it directly within the Centerpointe Mall shopping center. The land is now occupied by large retail stores, including TJ Maxx, HomeGoods, and Sierra, along with extensive parking lots. The area is a busy commercial and retail district.

B & G Heliport was a small, privately owned and operated facility. During its active years in the 1980s, it served as the base for B & G Helicopters, Inc. Operations likely included a range of commercial helicopter services such as private charters, aerial photography and surveying, sightseeing tours over Grand Rapids, and potentially flight training. It was not a public-use airport or a major transportation hub, but rather a base for a specialized local aviation business. Its significance is tied to the local commercial history of Grand Rapids in the 1980s.

Zero. There are no plans or prospects for reopening the heliport. The land has been fully and permanently redeveloped for high-density commercial retail use. Re-establishing an aviation facility at this location is physically, legally, and economically unfeasible due to the existing infrastructure and land use.