Hyatt Regency Hotel Heliport

No single official reason has been published. The closure was most likely due to a combination of economic and operational factors common for private urban heliports. These factors typically include: high operational and insurance costs, a lack of consistent demand for VIP helicopter transport, increasing noise sensitivity in a growing downtown area, and the need to use the valuable rooftop space for other purposes, such as HVAC upgrades or roof maintenance, during hotel renovations.

The site of the former heliport is now simply an integrated part of the Hyatt Regency Savannah's main roof. All helicopter operational markings and specific landing infrastructure have been removed. Current satellite imagery shows the area is covered by standard roofing materials and is indistinguishable from the rest of the roof, which houses HVAC units and other building utility equipment.

The Hyatt Regency Hotel Heliport was a private facility that served as a luxury amenity for the hotel, which opened in 1981. Its primary function was to provide direct, convenient access for high-profile guests, such as corporate executives, celebrities, and wealthy tourists, allowing them to bypass ground transportation from regional airports. The operations consisted of private (Part 91) and charter (Part 135) helicopter flights. The heliport was a symbol of the hotel's prestige and exclusivity during the 1980s and 1990s but held no public, military, or major commercial aviation significance.

There are no known plans or prospects for reopening the heliport. The significant financial investment required to re-establish and certify a heliport to modern FAA standards, coupled with high liability insurance costs and the potential for noise complaints in the densely populated and popular riverfront district, makes reopening extremely unlikely. The prospects for its return to service are considered non-existent.