Uluyol Border Post Helipad

The reason for its listing as 'closed' is not publicly known. As a non-public facility located within a high-security border post, its operational status is determined by the Turkish military and border authorities. The closure in public records is most likely due to its sensitive, restricted, and non-commercial nature, rather than economic reasons, accidents, or a complete shutdown of the border post itself.

Recent satellite imagery confirms the physical helipad, a distinct circular paved area, remains intact within the compound of the active Yayladağı Border Gate. The site is a functioning, high-security border crossing controlled by Turkish authorities. While listed as 'closed' in public databases, the helipad is likely maintained in a state of readiness and may still be used on an as-needed (ad hoc) basis by military or government helicopters.

The Uluyol Border Post Helipad served the Yayladağı Border Gate (Yayladağı Sınır Kapısı), a strategic crossing on the Turkish-Syrian border. Its purpose was purely logistical and tactical. Operations handled would have included:
- Transport of military and gendarmerie personnel for rapid response.
- Aerial surveillance and security patrols along the border.
- Medical evacuations (MEDEVAC) for injured personnel or civilians in emergencies.
- Logistical support, delivering supplies to the remote border post.
Its significance grew substantially following the start of the Syrian Civil War in 2011, as the border area became a zone of high tension and security operations.

The concept of 'reopening' in a public sense is not applicable, as TR-0140 was never a public or commercial facility. Its use is at the sole discretion of the Turkish Armed Forces and border police. It can be activated for missions at any time without public notice based on operational needs. There are no known plans for it to be converted into a civilian or commercial helipad.