Luyckx Heliport

The heliport was privately owned and operated by the company Luyckx NV. The closure was an internal business decision by the company. Reasons for such closures are typically economic, stemming from high operational costs (insurance, maintenance, certification) versus declining utility or a change in corporate travel policy. The operating permit was likely surrendered or allowed to expire without renewal. There is no evidence of closure due to an accident, regulatory enforcement, or military conversion.

The site is still the active headquarters of Luyckx NV at Abdijlaan 31, Brecht. The physical infrastructure of the heliport, a painted 'H' inside a circle on an asphalt pad, is still visible on satellite imagery. However, the area is no longer maintained or used for aviation. It has been repurposed as part of the company's main yard and is now used for parking vehicles and staging heavy construction equipment.

Luyckx Heliport (BE-0057) was a private corporate heliport located at the headquarters of Luyckx NV, a prominent Belgian distributor of heavy machinery (such as Hitachi and Kubota). Its sole function was to support the company's business operations. It was used for corporate transport, allowing executives, key clients, and technical staff to travel quickly to and from the facility, avoiding road congestion. It had no public access and its significance was purely logistical for the Luyckx company.

There are no known plans or prospects for reopening the heliport. Since it has been officially de-registered with the Belgian Civil Aviation Authority and its closure was a deliberate business decision by its owner, a reopening is considered highly improbable. It would require a completely new and costly certification process with no apparent business case for the company to do so.