Norman Kurrass Contractor Heliport

The specific reason for closure is not documented, which is common for a private facility. The heliport was privately owned and operated by the owner of a contracting business. Therefore, the closure was almost certainly for personal or economic reasons, such as the owner selling the property, selling the helicopter, retiring from business, or no longer having a business need for air transport. There is no indication it was closed due to an accident, community opposition, or military conversion.

The site of the former heliport is now a large, private residential property in Yaphank, NY. Satellite imagery of the coordinates shows a substantial house with a circular driveway, a swimming pool, and a large, manicured lawn where the helicopter landing pad was likely situated. There are no visible markings or infrastructure remaining from its time as a heliport. The property is actively used as a private residence.

The heliport had no broad historical significance. It was a private-use (PR) heliport, not a public airport, located at the residence of Norman Kurrass, the owner of a local business, Kurrass Contracting Corp. Its sole purpose was to support the owner's business and personal travel. Operations would have consisted of a single helicopter used for convenient and rapid transport to and from job sites, business meetings, and for personal flights around Long Island and the New York City area. Its location adjacent to the Long Island Expressway (I-495) was strategic for a business owner needing to bypass traffic.

There are no known plans or prospects for reopening the Norman Kurrass Contractor Heliport. As it was a private facility on residential land, its existence was tied to a specific owner and purpose. Any future reopening would require a new owner to have a need for a heliport, own a helicopter, and successfully navigate the local and FAA approval and registration process. This is considered highly unlikely.