Panco VII Heliport

São Paulo, BR 🇧🇷 Closed Airport

ICAO

BR-2016

IATA

-

Elevation

2579 ft

Region

BR-SP

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GPS Code: Not available

Local Code: Not available

Location: -23.53° N, -46.49° E

Continent: SA

Type: Closed Airport

Keywords: SDPJ

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Designation Length Width Surface Status
17/35 59 ft 59 ft CON Active

Airport Closure Information

Last updated: Jul 24, 2025
Closure Date

The exact closure date is not publicly documented. Aviation databases list the heliport as 'Closed', indicating its registration with Brazil's National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) was cancelled. This likely occurred in the late 2010s, as the facility is no longer listed in current official ANAC records.

Reason for Closure

The official reason for the closure has not been publicly stated. However, the circumstances strongly point to an administrative or economic decision by its owner, the Panco company. The closure of private corporate heliports is commonly driven by factors such as high maintenance and insurance costs, changes in executive transport strategy, or the logistical burden of meeting regulatory compliance. There is no evidence to suggest the closure was due to a specific accident, urban redevelopment, or military conversion.

Current Status

The physical infrastructure of the heliport, including the concrete helipad and painted 'H' marking, remains visible on the roof of the Panco factory building located at the specified coordinates. However, the heliport is officially and legally closed, meaning it cannot be used for any aviation operations. The site itself continues to operate as a major industrial facility for the Panco brand, which was acquired by the multinational corporation Grupo Bimbo in early 2024.

Historical Significance

Panco VII Heliport was a private rooftop heliport situated atop the main industrial plant of Panco, a well-known Brazilian company famous for its bread and baked goods. Its sole purpose was to serve as a private landing facility for corporate helicopters. In a megacity like São Paulo, notorious for its chronic traffic congestion, private heliports are a critical tool for executive mobility. The heliport enabled company leadership and important visitors to travel efficiently across the city and to nearby airports. It exclusively handled private, light helicopter operations related to the Panco company's business.

Reopening Prospects

There are no known or announced plans to reopen the Panco VII Heliport. Re-establishing the heliport would require the new ownership, Grupo Bimbo, to initiate a completely new certification process with ANAC, which includes significant costs, safety inspections, and documentation. Given that the facility was likely closed for economic or strategic reasons, its reopening is considered highly improbable unless the new corporate structure presents a compelling business need for private helicopter transport from that specific location.

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