Guaynabo, PR 🇵🇷 Closed Airport
PR-0015
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311 ft
PR-U-A
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Location: 18.314792° N, -66.093517° E
Continent: NA
Type: Closed Airport
Keywords: 2PR2
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The heliport was officially designated as 'Closed Indefinitely' by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The cancellation was noted with an effective date of July 25, 2013.
The closure was due to private business and economic reasons. The heliport was owned and operated by the Caribbean Construction Company for corporate use. The facility was decommissioned likely due to a combination of factors, such as changes in the company's operational needs, a shift in ownership or corporate structure, or a cost-benefit analysis that no longer justified the expense of maintaining a private heliport.
The site is currently a commercial office building located at the specified coordinates in Guaynabo. Satellite imagery confirms that the building which housed the Caribbean Construction Company's main office remains. The original helipad markings (a circle with an 'H') are still visible on the rooftop, though they are faded and show clear signs of disuse. The heliport is non-operational, and the building is occupied by other commercial entities.
The heliport's significance was entirely corporate. It served as a private rooftop helipad for the executives and key personnel of the Caribbean Construction Company, which was a major construction and engineering firm in Puerto Rico. Its primary function was to facilitate rapid transportation, allowing company leaders to bypass San Juan's traffic congestion to visit construction sites, attend meetings, and travel efficiently across the island. The heliport was a symbol of the company's logistical capabilities and success during its active period.
There are no known plans or prospects for reopening the Caribbean Constr Main Office Heliport. As a private facility, its existence was tied to the specific needs of its original owner. For the heliport to become active again, the current or a future tenant of the building would need to have a specific requirement for helicopter operations and be willing to invest in the significant costs of inspection, potential refurbishment to meet current safety standards, and the official re-certification process with the FAA. This scenario is considered highly improbable.
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