Camp Edwards (H 230) Heliport

Military Base Realignment. The closure was not due to an accident, economic factors, or a local issue. It was part of a major strategic realignment of United States Forces Korea (USFK). This plan involved consolidating troops and equipment from numerous smaller bases located near the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) into a few larger, more modern hubs further south, such as Camp Humphreys. The goal was to improve operational efficiency, force protection, and return valuable land to the South Korean government.

The site of the former Camp Edwards and H-230 Heliport has been completely redeveloped for civilian use. The original military infrastructure, including the heliport, has been demolished. The area at the specified coordinates is now part of a large-scale urban or industrial development in the city of Paju, featuring modern buildings, roads, and commercial facilities. There are no remaining traces of the former US Army base.

H-230 Heliport was the primary aviation facility for Camp Edwards, a key forward-deployed US Army installation. As part of the 2nd Infantry Division's area of operations, the camp and its heliport were strategically vital for the defense of the 'Western Corridor,' a traditional invasion route to Seoul. The heliport was essential for a variety of missions, including: rapid deployment and transport of infantry troops, command and control flights, reconnaissance missions along the DMZ, and critically, medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) services. It would have primarily operated US Army helicopters like the UH-60 Black Hawk, OH-58 Kiowa, and their predecessors. The identifier 'KR-1100' is not an official ICAO code but was likely a US Department of Defense (DoD) internal or DAFIF (Digital Aeronautical Flight Information File) identifier for the location.

None. The closure was permanent as part of a finalized international agreement between the US and South Korea. The land has been fully returned to South Korean control and has been completely redeveloped for civilian purposes. There are no plans or prospects for the site to be used as a heliport or any other aviation facility in the future.