Dijon Regional Hospital Heliport

Relocation and Modernization. The ground-level heliport (FR-0042) was rendered obsolete and replaced by a state-of-the-art rooftop helipad built directly on top of the new main hospital building. This strategic relocation allows for significantly faster and more direct 'lift-to-ward' patient transfers, eliminating the need for a secondary ambulance transfer from the landing site to the emergency department and improving the efficiency of critical care.

The site of the former heliport has been completely redeveloped and integrated into the new hospital campus. The physical helipad, markings, and associated infrastructure have been entirely removed. The area at the coordinates 47.317223, 5.026944 is now comprised of landscaped green space, pedestrian walkways, and internal access roads for the main entrance of the Bocage Central hospital building.

For many years, FR-0042 was the primary and essential heliport for the Dijon Regional University Hospital (Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Dijon). It was a critical node in the regional Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) network, serving the SAMU 21 and other emergency services. The heliport handled countless flights, transporting critically injured or ill patients from accident scenes and other medical facilities throughout the Burgundy region to Dijon's main trauma center. Its operation was vital for providing rapid access to specialized medical care, although its ground-level position was less efficient than modern rooftop designs.

There are zero prospects for reopening. The heliport was not simply closed but was permanently replaced by a functionally superior and safer facility (LFGI) that better serves the hospital's modern operational needs. The land has been fully repurposed, making any potential reopening impossible and unnecessary.