Gavi-Kavel Heliport

The specific reason for closure was not publicly announced. However, the closure of a private, corporate rooftop heliport is typically due to a combination of economic and practical factors. These likely include high costs for maintenance, insurance, and certification relative to a low frequency of use. It was likely a business decision by the building's owners/operators that the facility was no longer financially viable or necessary.

The heliport is permanently closed and has been fully decommissioned. The site is the rooftop of the Malietoren office building (Bezuidenhoutseweg 12, Den Haag). All official helipad markings ('H') and associated visual aids have been removed from the roof surface. The area is now simply a standard, inaccessible building roof, and the building continues to function as a major corporate office.

Gavi-Kavel Heliport (NL-0081) was a private, non-public rooftop heliport located atop the 'Malietoren' office building in The Hague's central business district. The building is notably the headquarters of the VNO-NCW (Confederation of Netherlands Industry and Employers). The heliport's primary function was to provide exclusive, rapid air transport for corporate executives and VIPs, allowing them to bypass city traffic. It served as a symbol of corporate prestige and efficiency, handling only private, point-to-point helicopter flights. It was not open for public, cargo, or emergency medical service operations.

There are no known plans or prospects for reopening the Gavi-Kavel Heliport. Reinstating the facility would require a new, compelling business case and significant investment to meet modern safety, noise, and environmental regulations for urban aviation. Given the trend of closing such private urban heliports due to cost and public sensitivity, a reopening is considered highly unlikely.