Bahrain International Circuit South Helipad

Administrative De-listing. The designation 'BH-0022' was likely a non-standard identifier used in some third-party databases to denote a secondary or overflow helicopter landing area at the Bahrain International Circuit. The 'closure' is not due to economic reasons, accidents, or military conversion, but rather a likely consolidation of aviation data for the circuit or the identifier becoming obsolete. The primary helicopter operations are focused on the main, permanently marked helipad (near the Sakhir Tower) at the circuit.

The physical site at coordinates 26.027766, 50.511129 is a large, paved, multi-purpose area within the southern section of the active Bahrain International Circuit. It is not derelict. The area is used for various event-related purposes, including support vehicle parking, race team logistics, and potentially as a secondary or emergency helicopter landing zone during peak demand. The primary, day-to-day helicopter traffic at the BIC now uses the main helipad located further north, adjacent to the paddock and Sakhir Tower.

The helipad's significance is entirely tied to the Bahrain International Circuit (BIC), a world-renowned motorsport venue. When listed as active, this southern landing zone served as a crucial logistical asset, especially during major international events like the annual Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix. Its primary operations included: 1) VIP and VVIP transport for royalty, dignitaries, and high-profile guests. 2) Medical evacuation (Medevac) standby, a mandatory safety requirement for F1 races. 3) A base for aerial broadcasting and photography helicopters capturing race footage.

Not applicable. The physical site was never decommissioned and remains an integral, functional part of the Bahrain International Circuit's infrastructure. It can be used for helicopter landings at the discretion of the circuit's management whenever required. There are no known plans or needs to formally 'reopen' or reactivate the specific 'BH-0022' identifier, as all aviation operations for the venue are managed centrally.