Parc Royale Building Helipad

The closure was not due to a single event but likely a combination of factors including: lack of demand, high operational and maintenance costs, and liability concerns. Ultimately, the building's management repurposed the valuable rooftop space for more practical building utilities, such as HVAC systems.

The helipad is permanently closed and no longer exists. Analysis of recent satellite imagery shows the original landing markings have been removed. The rooftop area where the helipad was located has been resurfaced and is now occupied by large, permanent building infrastructure, including several HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) units and other technical equipment.

The Parc Royale Building Helipad was a private facility built atop a residential condominium in the Ortigas Center business district. Its primary function was to provide executive and VIP transport, allowing individuals to bypass Metro Manila's severe traffic congestion. Operations would have consisted of small, privately chartered helicopters (e.g., Robinson R44, Bell 206) for point-to-point travel to other helipads, airports, or nearby resorts. Its existence was a symbol of the luxury and convenience offered by high-end residential developments during the economic boom of the 1990s when the building was constructed.

There are no known plans or prospects for reopening the helipad. Reopening would be financially and logistically prohibitive, as it would require the costly removal of essential building infrastructure currently occupying the site, followed by a complete reconstruction and recertification of the landing pad to meet modern aviation safety standards. The prospect for reopening is considered non-existent.