Camp Market Heliport (H-103)

The closure was a direct result of a major strategic military realignment by U.S. Forces Korea (USFK). It was part of the Land Partnership Plan (LPP) and Yongsan Relocation Plan (YRP), a bilateral agreement between the U.S. and South Korea to consolidate the majority of U.S. military bases from north of Seoul to expanded hubs, primarily Camp Humphreys in Pyeongtaek. The goal was to improve operational efficiency, enhance force protection, and return valuable land to the South Korean government.

The entire Camp Market site, including the former heliport, has been fully returned to South Korean control. The land is now owned by the city of Incheon. Current plans call for a major urban redevelopment project to transform the former base into a large public park and cultural space. The project aims to create a green oasis for citizens and may involve preserving some of the base's historical buildings to commemorate its past.

Camp Market was a significant U.S. Army support installation in Bupyeong-gu, Incheon, for decades following the Korean War. It served as a critical logistical and administrative hub, housing facilities like the Defense Reutilization and Marketing Office (DRMO), a large Post Exchange (PX) distribution center, and various support services. The H-103 heliport was an integral part of this logistical chain. Its primary operations involved the transport of personnel (including VIPs and commanders), high-priority cargo, and official mail. It provided a rapid connection to other key USFK installations, such as Yongsan Garrison in Seoul, bypassing the region's dense ground traffic and ensuring swift logistical support for military operations in the Seoul Capital Area.

There are no plans or prospects for reopening the heliport. The land has been permanently transferred for civilian redevelopment, and the strategic military requirement for a heliport at this location no longer exists due to the consolidation of USFK forces at Camp Humphreys. The site's future is firmly established as a public urban park.