Forum Trabalhista de 1ª Instância de São Paulo I Helipad

The closure was initiated at the voluntary request of the helipad's operator, the Regional Labor Court of the 2nd Region (Tribunal Regional do Trabalho da 2ª Região). While the specific internal motivations were not publicly detailed, this type of voluntary decommissioning by a public entity is typically driven by economic and logistical factors. The primary reasons were likely a combination of the high costs associated with maintenance, mandatory insurance, and periodic re-certification, coupled with insufficient usage to justify the ongoing expense.

The site itself, the Fórum Trabalhista Ruy Barbosa building, remains a fully operational and active labor court complex. The physical helipad structure, including the concrete landing pad and 'H' marking, still exists on the roof of the building. However, it is no longer a certified or operational aviation facility. It is now simply a part of the building's rooftop, devoid of its legal status as a helipad and cannot be used for landings or takeoffs.

This facility was a private helipad, not a public airport. Its official ICAO designator was SJOU (the code BR-2049 appears to be a non-standard identifier from a third-party database). Located atop the Fórum Trabalhista Ruy Barbosa, one of Brazil's largest labor court complexes, its sole purpose was to facilitate secure and rapid transportation for judges, high-ranking court officials, and visiting authorities. In a city known for extreme traffic congestion like São Paulo, the helipad provided a critical logistical advantage, ensuring officials could travel efficiently between different government buildings, airports, and official engagements. Its significance was purely functional, supporting the agility of the judiciary rather than serving any commercial or public transport role.

There are no known plans or prospects for reopening the helipad. Given that it was closed at the court's own request due to cost and utility considerations, it is highly improbable that it will be reactivated. The process to re-certify a helipad is complex and expensive, and the court would need to present a new, compelling justification for the significant public expenditure, which is unlikely in the current fiscal environment.