Hutson Heliport

The heliport was a private facility owned and operated by Hutson Inc., a large John Deere dealership, on their own commercial property. The closure was a private business decision. Reasons typically for such a closure include the company selling its helicopter, changes in executive travel patterns, or the high cost of maintenance, insurance, and compliance for a capability that was no longer required. The closure was not related to military conversion, a major accident, or broader public economic factors.

The site of the former heliport is the active commercial location of the Hutson Inc. John Deere dealership at 1000 South 12th Street in Murray, Kentucky. The concrete landing pad, which still has a very faded 'H' marking visible in satellite views, is now fully integrated into the dealership's lot. The area is used for parking and the storage of large agricultural equipment like tractors and combines.

Hutson Heliport held no major public historical significance as it was a private-use facility ('PPR' - Prior Permission Required). Its sole purpose was to serve the business operations of the Hutson Company. It was likely used for executive transport, allowing for rapid travel between the company's multiple dealership locations across the region or for transporting key clients. The operations were limited to the company's own helicopter and were not part of public or commercial air traffic.

There are no known plans or prospects for reopening Hutson Heliport. The land is actively used for the company's primary business operations. Reopening would require a significant business case from Hutson Inc. to reacquire a helicopter and re-certify the landing site, which is highly unlikely given the current use of the property.