Western Division Service Center Heliport

Operational change by the owner, Portland General Electric (PGE). The heliport was a private corporate facility. Its closure was an internal business decision, likely resulting from a consolidation of PGE's aviation assets to other locations, a change in operational requirements, or the facility no longer being necessary for their helicopter support strategy. It was not closed due to a specific accident, economic failure, or military conversion.

The site is the location of the active Portland General Electric (PGE) Sunset Operations Center, a major service and logistics hub for the utility. The specific coordinates of the former heliport now correspond to a paved area within the secure facility that is used for general vehicle and equipment parking and storage. All dedicated helipad markings and associated aviation infrastructure have been removed.

The Western Division Service Center Heliport was a private facility owned and operated by the utility company Portland General Electric (PGE). Its function was purely logistical and operational. The heliport served as a base for helicopters supporting the maintenance and operation of the electrical grid in PGE's western service territory. Operations included aerial patrol and inspection of high-voltage transmission lines, transportation of work crews and specialized equipment to remote or inaccessible tower sites, and rapid aerial assessment of storm damage to expedite power restoration efforts. It was a vital asset for PGE's infrastructure management but held no public or commercial aviation significance.

There are no known public plans or prospects for reopening the heliport. The decision to re-establish a heliport at this location would be entirely at the discretion of Portland General Electric, based on their future operational needs. Given that the facility has been closed for over 15 years and PGE has adapted its operations accordingly, a reopening is considered highly unlikely.