HHI-Port O'Connor Heliport

Corporate acquisition and economic downturn. The primary reason for the closure was the consolidation of assets after Houston Helicopters, Inc. was purchased by its larger competitor, Air Logistics. This business decision was likely accelerated by the major downturn in the oil and gas industry in the early-to-mid 1980s, which significantly reduced the demand for offshore helicopter support services in the Gulf of Mexico.

The site is no longer an active aviation facility. The physical infrastructure of the heliport, including hangars and marked helipads, has been removed. An access road leading to the location is still named 'HHI Rd,' serving as a direct reference to its former operator. Satellite imagery shows the property has been redeveloped and now contains a large, modern building and cleared land, appearing to be in private or light commercial/industrial use. The site is completely decommissioned from an aviation standpoint.

The HHI-Port O'Connor Heliport was a key operational base for Houston Helicopters, Inc., one of the pioneering companies providing helicopter services to the offshore oil and gas industry. From the 1960s through the early 1980s, this heliport was a vital link in the logistics chain, supporting exploration, drilling, and production activities in the Gulf of Mexico. It handled the daily transport of crew members, technicians, and essential supplies to and from offshore platforms. The heliport would have serviced a fleet of helicopters typical for the era, such as the Bell 206 JetRanger and Bell 212.

There are no known plans or prospects for reopening this heliport. The original operator has been defunct for decades, the land has been repurposed, and the regional demand for offshore helicopter services is fulfilled by other modern heliports operated by current major aviation companies like Bristow Group and PHI Inc. Re-establishing a heliport at this specific location is considered highly unlikely.