Autódromo José Carlos Pace Heliport

The closure was likely an administrative de-registration for regulatory and economic reasons. Maintaining a permanent, registered heliport requires continuous compliance with evolving aviation safety regulations and incurs ongoing costs (fees, inspections, maintenance). For a facility used intensively for only a few days a year during major events, it is more practical and cost-effective for the circuit's administration to obtain temporary operating authorizations from ANAC for those specific periods rather than maintain a permanent registration.

The physical site is the infield of the Autódromo José Carlos Pace. The helipads themselves still exist, are well-maintained, and are clearly visible on satellite imagery. The location is actively used for extensive helicopter operations during the Formula 1 São Paulo Grand Prix and other major motorsport events. However, it now operates under temporary, event-specific authorizations rather than as a permanent, year-round heliport. For the remainder of the year, the area is simply part of the racetrack's grounds.

Located directly within the infield of the world-famous Autódromo José Carlos Pace, home of the Formula 1 Brazilian Grand Prix, the heliport was a critical piece of operational infrastructure. When active as a registered entity, and in its continued use today, its operations were vital for:
1. **VIP & Team Transport:** Flying drivers, team principals, sponsors, and high-profile guests directly to the circuit to avoid São Paulo's severe traffic congestion.
2. **Medical Evacuation (Medevac):** Serving as the base for the mandatory Medevac helicopter, a critical safety component required by the FIA to ensure rapid transport to a designated hospital in case of a serious accident.
3. **Aerial Broadcasting:** Acting as the operational point for helicopters providing aerial filming and photography for the international television feed, capturing the iconic shots of the track and race.

There are no known plans or prospects to re-register the site as a permanent, official heliport. The current operational model of securing temporary permits for events is highly flexible, meets all regulatory requirements, and is more economically efficient for the circuit's management. Therefore, the prospect of it returning to a status as a permanently registered facility with a dedicated ICAO-style identifier is considered extremely low.