Tilcon Roncari, Inc. Heliport

Economic reasons and changes in corporate strategy. The heliport was a private facility originally owned by Roncari Industries. In 1990, Roncari was acquired by Tilcon Connecticut Inc. The closure a few years later likely reflects a decision by the new ownership that a private corporate heliport was no longer a cost-effective or necessary asset for their business operations. There is no evidence of closure due to an accident, military conversion, or regulatory action.

The site of the former heliport has been completely absorbed by the ongoing industrial activities of the Tilcon quarry and asphalt plant. Satellite imagery of the coordinates shows the area is now used for material stockpiles, equipment parking, and general quarry operations. There are no remaining visible traces of the helipad or any associated aviation infrastructure. The land is an active and private industrial site.

The facility, officially known by the FAA identifier CT88, was a private corporate heliport. Its primary purpose was to support the business operations of Roncari Industries, a major construction, quarrying, and asphalt company in Connecticut. Operations would have consisted of executive transport, site surveys, and transport of personnel or small parts between the East Granby headquarters and various construction sites. The heliport featured a 100' x 100' turf helipad. After the 1990 acquisition by Tilcon, it briefly continued to serve the same function for the new parent company before its eventual closure. Its significance is tied to the industrial history of the local area and the operations of a prominent regional company rather than major aviation events.

There are no known plans or prospects for reopening the heliport. The land is fully utilized for its primary purpose as a quarry and industrial plant. Given that the original corporate need for the facility ceased, and the site has since been repurposed for heavy industrial use, the prospect of re-establishing a heliport at this location is virtually nonexistent.