Big Eye Heliport

The heliport was never 'closed' in the sense of being decommissioned. The reason it is often listed as closed is due to its status as a Private Military Reservation (PMR). It is a restricted-use facility, exclusively serving the U.S. Naval Hospital Guam, and is not, nor has it ever been, available for general or commercial aviation. Its designation in public records reflects its non-public nature, not a cessation of operations.

The site is an active and fully operational military helipad. It is located on the grounds of the U.S. Naval Hospital Guam and is maintained in a constant state of readiness. Its primary and current use is for receiving military MEDEVAC and SAR helicopters, predominantly from HSC-25. It continues to play a vital role in the emergency medical response system for U.S. forces and the wider community in the region.

Big Eye Heliport is the official name for the helipad located at the U.S. Naval Hospital Guam in Agana Heights. Its entire operational history is linked to serving as the primary medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) point for the hospital. The name 'Big Eye' is historically associated with the callsign used by the U.S. Navy's Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 25 (HSC-25), the 'Island Knights', based at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. This squadron operates MH-60S Knighthawk helicopters and is the sole 24/7 search and rescue (SAR) and MEDEVAC asset for Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. The heliport is a critical piece of life-saving infrastructure, facilitating the rapid transport of military personnel, their families, and rescued civilians to the highest level of medical care on the island.

The concept of 'reopening' is not applicable, as the heliport is currently operational for its intended military mission. There are no known plans or prospects to change its status from a private military facility to a public or commercial-use heliport. Its function is considered essential for the operations of the U.S. Naval Hospital and regional emergency services.