H 108 Heliport

The closure was a direct result of the large-scale realignment and consolidation of United States Forces Korea (USFK). Under strategic initiatives like the Land Partnership Plan (LPP) and the Yongsan Relocation Plan (YRP), the U.S. military closed numerous smaller bases located north of Seoul, including Camp Howze, and consolidated its forces into larger, more modern hubs further south, such as Camp Humphreys. This was a strategic military decision to improve operational efficiency and was not caused by economic factors or a specific accident.

The site of the former H 108 Heliport and the entirety of Camp Howze has been completely redeveloped. After the land was returned to South Korea, the city of Paju developed the area into the Seonyu General Industrial Complex (선유일반산업단지). The exact coordinates of the former heliport are now occupied by industrial buildings, warehouses, and related infrastructure. All remnants of the military heliport have been erased.

H 108 Heliport was a vital military aviation facility within Camp Howze, a key U.S. Army post located in the 'Western Corridor,' a strategic approach to Seoul near the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ). The camp was home to various units of the 2nd Infantry Division. The heliport was crucial for supporting the division's mission, handling operations such as rapid troop and equipment transport, medical evacuations (MEDEVAC), reconnaissance flights, and general logistical support. Its forward location made it an essential asset for maintaining readiness and deterrence against potential aggression from North Korea throughout the Cold War and into the early 21st century.

There are zero plans or prospects for reopening the H 108 Heliport. The land has been permanently and irreversibly repurposed for civilian industrial use. The strategic military need for a heliport at this specific location was eliminated with the USFK force consolidation, and the site is no longer suitable for any form of aviation.