Life Hotel Heliport

The closure was for administrative and economic reasons. When the hotel changed ownership and management to the NH Hotel Group, the new operators likely chose not to renew the heliport's operating license. Maintaining a certified rooftop heliport involves significant costs for insurance, maintenance, and regulatory compliance, which may not have been justified by the demand from hotel guests.

The physical helipad, including the 'H' marking, is still visible on the rooftop of the building. However, the building now operates as the 'NH Curitiba The Five' hotel. The heliport is officially decommissioned and is not legally permitted to handle any aircraft operations. The site is simply the roof of an active hotel.

The Life Hotel Heliport (also known by its national identifier, SJLI) was a private aviation facility located on the rooftop of the Life Hotel. Its primary function was to provide exclusive, on-demand helicopter transport for high-profile guests, executives, and VIPs. Operations typically involved light single-engine or twin-engine helicopters, offering rapid transit to major airports like Afonso Pena International Airport (SBCT), other heliports within the city, or business destinations in the region. Its significance was as a luxury amenity for the hotel rather than as a public transportation hub.

There are no known public plans or proposals to reopen the heliport. Reinstating its operational license would require a new application to Brazil's National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC), significant investment to ensure the facility meets current safety and regulatory standards, and a clear business case from the hotel's current management. As of now, the prospects for reopening are considered very low.