Naples Grand Golf Resort Heliport

The closure was a direct result of a change in resort ownership and management strategy. The property, formerly known as 'The Registry Resort,' was sold to The Blackstone Group and rebranded as the 'Naples Grande Resort & Club.' The new management likely deemed the private heliport an unnecessary operational expense and liability, or wished to repurpose the space as part of extensive property-wide renovations and a shift in amenities.

The site of the former helipad is now an open, landscaped lawn on the grounds of the Naples Grande Beach Resort. It is located on the western side of the property, adjacent to the resort's tennis complex and 'The Spa at Naples Grande.' The area is fully integrated into the resort's manicured grounds and is used for guest recreation or as open green space. All aviation markings and infrastructure have been permanently removed.

The heliport was a private facility that served as an exclusive, luxury amenity for 'The Registry Resort.' Its primary function was to provide discreet and direct access for high-net-worth individuals, corporate executives, and celebrity guests. It allowed them to bypass nearby Naples Airport (KAPF) for maximum privacy and convenience. Operations were on-demand and consisted of private VFR (Visual Flight Rules) charters, typically utilizing light to medium turbine helicopters like the Bell 206 or Bell 407 for VIP transport.

There are no known plans or public prospects for reopening the heliport. A reopening is considered extremely unlikely due to several factors: the significant residential development in the surrounding Pelican Bay community would likely lead to prohibitive noise complaints; the high cost of insurance and FAA compliance for a private helipad; and the current resort management's focus on its beach, spa, and golf amenities, with no indication of a need for private aviation services.