Pfister Helistop

The helistop was closed because the business it served, Pfister Chemical Inc., shut down its operations at the Ridgefield location. The plant's closure was driven by a combination of factors, including corporate restructuring and significant, long-term environmental contamination issues that led to the site requiring extensive remediation under state and federal (Superfund) programs.

The site has been completely redeveloped. Following extensive environmental cleanup and remediation of the former chemical plant grounds, the land was repurposed. The location of the former helistop is now part of a large, modern industrial park occupied by warehouse and distribution facilities. There are no remaining traces of the helistop.

Pfister Helistop (US-10065) was a private corporate helistop owned and operated by Pfister Chemical Inc., a major manufacturer of dyes and chemical intermediates. Its primary function was to provide rapid executive transport, allowing company officials to travel between the Ridgefield plant, corporate offices, and major regional airports (like Teterboro and Newark) or New York City heliports, bypassing ground traffic. Its significance is tied directly to the industrial history of Pfister Chemical in the mid-to-late 20th century.

None. The FAA identifier US-10065 has been decommissioned, the original owner no longer operates at the site, and the land has been permanently redeveloped for a different commercial use. There are no known plans or any likelihood of a helistop being re-established at this location.