Lazy B I Ranch Heliport

The facility was a private-use heliport. Closures of such facilities are typically due to a decision by the owner. The most common reasons include the owner no longer owning a helicopter, selling the property, or no longer having a need for the facility. There is no public record of it being closed due to an accident, regulatory action, or broader economic reasons; it was a private operational decision.

The site remains a large, private ranch property in a rural area of Winter Haven. Satellite imagery confirms that the physical infrastructure of the helipad—a circular, paved surface located southeast of the main residence—still exists. However, it is no longer a registered or operational aviation facility. The land continues to be used as a private residential and agricultural estate.

As a private heliport, Lazy B I Ranch Heliport (72FD) had no significant public or commercial historical role. Its sole purpose was to serve the private needs of its owner, L B I Ranch Inc. Operations would have consisted of private, non-commercial flights for personal transportation, property surveying, or recreational use by the ranch's owner. It was not open to the public and did not handle any commercial air traffic.

There are no known plans or prospects for reopening the heliport. Since it was a private facility, any future reopening would be entirely dependent on the current or a future owner's desire to operate a helicopter from the property and their willingness to complete the necessary FAA registration process. The prospects are considered extremely low and are not a matter of public interest or planning.