Delta Plaza Helipad

The helipad was closed at the explicit request of its owner, the 'Condomínio Shopping Pátio Higienópolis'. The official reason stated by ANAC was 'a pedido do seu proprietário' (at the owner's request). Such decisions are typically driven by a combination of factors, including high operational costs (maintenance, insurance, staffing), insufficient usage to justify the expenses, and potential noise complaints from the surrounding dense and affluent residential neighborhood.

The site is no longer a licensed or operational helipad. While the physical infrastructure, including the landing pad and markings, still exists on the roof of the Shopping Pátio Higienópolis (as seen in recent satellite imagery), it is legally prohibited from being used for aircraft landings or takeoffs. The area is now simply part of the building's roof structure, likely accessible only for maintenance purposes. The shopping mall below continues to operate as one of São Paulo's major retail centers.

The Delta Plaza Helipad, officially registered with ANAC as Pátio Higienópolis (ICAO: SIHH), was a private rooftop helipad. The identifier 'BR-1998' appears to be an unofficial or database-specific code, as its official Brazilian ICAO-style location indicator was SIHH. Located atop the premium Shopping Pátio Higienópolis, its primary purpose was to serve as an exclusive point of access for executives, VIP clients, and high-net-worth individuals. In a city like São Paulo, known for its massive helicopter fleet and chronic traffic congestion, the helipad offered a significant advantage of speed and convenience, reinforcing the luxury and exclusivity of the shopping center. It handled private helicopter operations under Visual Flight Rules (VFR), facilitating swift transport to and from the mall.

There are currently no known public plans or official discussions regarding the reopening of the helipad. For it to become operational again, the owner would need to initiate a completely new and rigorous certification process with ANAC, ensuring compliance with all current aviation safety and infrastructure regulations. Given that the closure was a deliberate business decision by the owner, likely based on a cost-benefit analysis, a reversal is considered highly unlikely unless there is a significant shift in the mall's strategic needs or a new, compelling economic incentive to restore private air access.