TGP Station 555 Heliport

The closure was due to economic and operational reasons. The heliport was a private asset for the Tennessee Gas Pipeline company. Helicopter operations are expensive to maintain. The closure was likely a cost-saving measure, reflecting a shift in corporate strategy that favored more economical ground transportation for personnel and equipment or a reduced need for rapid-response flights to this specific compressor station.

The site of the former heliport is part of the active Tennessee Gas Pipeline Compressor Station 555, which is owned and operated by Kinder Morgan. The physical helipad, a circular concrete or asphalt pad, still exists on the property but is unmaintained and no longer used for aviation. It is now simply a remnant structure within the grounds of the industrial facility.

TGP Station 555 Heliport was not a public airport but a private heliport integral to the operations of the Tennessee Gas Pipeline (TGP) Compressor Station 555. Its primary function was logistical support for this critical piece of national energy infrastructure. Operations would have included transporting corporate personnel, specialized maintenance crews, and engineers; delivering time-sensitive parts and equipment; and conducting aerial surveys and emergency inspections of the pipeline in the surrounding rural area.

There are no known plans or prospects for reopening the heliport. As a private facility, any decision to reactivate it would be made solely by the owner, Kinder Morgan. Given the industry trend towards remote monitoring and cost optimization, it is highly unlikely that the company would reinstate helicopter service to this single location. It will not be opened for public use.