Panco 10 Heliport

The heliport was a private facility owned and operated by the Panco food company. Its closure was not the result of a specific incident, accident, or military conversion. The most probable reason is economic and operational. Companies often close private heliports due to high maintenance costs, infrequent use, changes in executive transport policies, or the facility no longer meeting updated regulatory standards. The decision was likely a business one to reduce operational expenses.

The site of the former heliport is still an active, large-scale industrial complex owned and operated by the Panco food company. The physical location of the helipad on the building's roof no longer functions as an aviation facility. The area has either been re-roofed or the markings have been allowed to completely fade, and it is now just part of the factory's roof structure. The plant itself remains a major production and distribution center for the company.

The heliport's significance was entirely private and corporate. It was located on the rooftop of the main Panco industrial plant in Duque de Caxias. Its primary function was to facilitate rapid executive transport, allowing company leadership to bypass the significant road traffic of the greater Rio de Janeiro area when traveling to and from the factory. Operations would have consisted of light corporate helicopters used for private, on-demand flights. It was never open to the public and did not handle commercial or cargo traffic.

There are no known public plans, discussions, or prospects for reopening the Panco 10 Heliport. As a private corporate asset, any decision to reactivate it would be solely at the discretion of the Panco company. Given the likely reasons for its closure (high cost and low necessity), a reopening is considered highly improbable.