Lost Dutchman Heliport

Economic reasons and property redevelopment. Lost Dutchman Heliport was a private facility, likely associated with a specific business on the property. The closure coincided with the redevelopment of the land, which now includes a large self-storage facility on the adjacent parcel. When the original business ceased operations or the land was sold, the heliport was decommissioned as it was no longer needed. There is no evidence to suggest it was closed due to an accident, military conversion, or regulatory action.

The site of the former heliport is currently a vacant, undeveloped dirt and gravel lot. It is located immediately south of a Public Storage facility at 10352 E Old West Hwy, Apache Junction, AZ. No remnants of the helipad or associated aviation infrastructure remain visible on the ground.

The heliport was a private, special-use facility with local, rather than national, significance. Its name, 'Lost Dutchman,' strongly indicates that its primary operation was for commercial helicopter tours. It likely served as a base for sightseeing flights over the nearby Superstition Mountains, a popular tourist activity themed around the legend of the Lost Dutchman's Gold Mine. Operations would have consisted of takeoffs and landings for a small number of privately-owned helicopters supporting this tourism niche or other private business transport.

There are no known plans or prospects for reopening the Lost Dutchman Heliport. The ICAO identifier (US-11316) is permanently decommissioned. The land is privately owned and part of a commercial development area. Given the increased commercial and residential density in the vicinity since its closure, establishing a new heliport at this location would be highly unlikely due to zoning, land use, and potential noise complaints.