Braman Heliport

The heliport was closed due to a change in the operational needs of its private owner, Braman Motorcars. As a private use facility, its closure was not due to a public event like an accident or military conversion, but rather a business decision that the helicopter service was no longer required. Such closures are common when the cost and maintenance of a private heliport outweigh its utility for the owner.

The site of the former heliport remains the active Braman Motorcars dealership. Satellite imagery confirms that the physical helipad, including the painted 'H' and landing circle, is still visible on the building's roof at 2901 Okeechobee Blvd. However, it is no longer a registered or operational aviation facility and is simply part of the building's structure. The dealership itself continues to be a prominent luxury car retailer in the area.

Braman Heliport (US-1047) was a private rooftop heliport located atop the main building of the Braman Motorcars dealership in West Palm Beach. Its significance was purely corporate, serving as a point of convenience for the company's executives, likely including owner Norman Braman. It facilitated rapid travel between business locations, other dealerships, and regional airports like Palm Beach International (PBI), bypassing ground traffic. The heliport handled private, non-scheduled flights, exclusively for the use of the company. It represents an example of corporate infrastructure built to support executive-level business logistics in South Florida.

There are no known plans or prospects for reopening the Braman Heliport. The facility has been officially and permanently closed according to FAA records. Reopening would require the owner to re-establish a business need for helicopter operations and undergo a new, full certification process with the FAA, which is considered highly unlikely.