Walters Heliport

The heliport was a private-use facility registered to an individual (Gary Walters). The closure was not due to military conversion, a major accident, or broad economic factors. The most common reason for the closure of a private heliport is that the owner sold the property, sold the helicopter, or simply chose to de-register the landing site with the FAA.

The coordinates point to a private residential property on Abel Island Drive in Guttenberg, Iowa, situated on the bank of the Mississippi River. The site is currently a large, manicured lawn that is part of the residence. There is no remaining visible infrastructure or markings to indicate its past use as a heliport.

As a private-use heliport, Walters Heliport had no significant public or historical role. Its operations were exclusively for the personal use of the owner and were not open to the public. It did not support commercial, cargo, or scheduled passenger services. Its sole function was to serve as a designated landing area for a private helicopter at a residential property.

There are no known plans or prospects for reopening Walters Heliport. Since the land is a private residence, any potential for reopening would be entirely dependent on the current or a future landowner's desire to own a helicopter and register the site with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). There is no public or commercial interest in its revival.