Longmen Nuclear Power Plant Heliport

The heliport's closure is directly linked to the fate of the Longmen Nuclear Power Plant (also known as the Fourth Nuclear Power Plant), which it was built to serve. Construction on the plant was halted in April 2014 due to intense public opposition and safety concerns, particularly following the 2011 Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster in Japan. The government officially decided to mothball the nearly completed plant in July 2015 for an initial period of three years. As the heliport was an ancillary facility with its sole purpose being to support the power plant, it was rendered non-operational when the project was suspended and subsequently mothballed. It was never used for its intended, permanent operational purpose.

The heliport, along with the entire Longmen Nuclear Power Plant complex, is in a mothballed state. The site is inactive and maintained in a state of preservation by the state-owned Taiwan Power Company (Taipower). The area is a restricted zone and is not used for any aviation or other public/commercial purposes. The heliport infrastructure (helipad markings, etc.) may still exist but is not maintained for active use.

The Longmen Nuclear Power Plant Heliport (TW-0087) was not a public or commercial airport. Its historical significance is entirely tied to its role as a critical support and safety infrastructure component for the controversial Longmen Nuclear Power Plant. Its intended operations were to include:
1. **Emergency Response:** Rapid deployment of emergency personnel and equipment in the event of a plant incident.
2. **Medical Evacuation (Medevac):** Swift transport of injured personnel from the remote site to major hospitals.
3. **Security and Personnel Transport:** Transporting key personnel, government officials, and specialized technicians to and from the facility.
4. **Light Logistical Support:** Moving small, critical components or supplies.
The heliport represents a small part of a multi-billion dollar national infrastructure project that became a focal point of Taiwan's debate over nuclear energy, ultimately being halted before ever becoming commercially operational.

The prospects for the heliport's reopening are entirely dependent on the political decision regarding the future of the Longmen Nuclear Power Plant. The debate over whether to activate the plant is a recurring and highly contentious issue in Taiwanese politics. Proponents argue it is necessary for Taiwan's energy security and to meet carbon reduction goals. Opponents cite safety risks, the plant's location in an earthquake-prone area, and the problem of nuclear waste disposal. A 2021 referendum to restart the plant was defeated. As long as the plant remains mothballed or is eventually decommissioned, the heliport will remain closed. If a future government decides to complete and activate the power plant, the heliport would almost certainly be refurbished and made operational as part of that process. Currently, there are no concrete plans to reopen it.