St Marys Heliport

The closure of the 'St Marys Heliport' (US-10626) designation was administrative, not physical. The coordinates provided (43.153892, -79.030216) point to the Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center (NFMMC). This heliport was likely renamed following the merger and consolidation of the nearby St. Mary's Hospital with NFMMC. The old name and non-standard identifier were retired from databases, leading to a 'closed' status, while the physical helipad remained operational under a new official designation.

The physical heliport at this location never closed and is fully operational. The site is currently the Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center Heliport (FAA LID: 01NY). It is a private-use, concrete surface helipad measuring 40x40 feet, owned and operated by the medical center. It continues to serve its original purpose, supporting air ambulance services like Mercy Flight for emergency patient transport.

The heliport at this location has been a vital component of emergency medical services for the Niagara Falls region since its activation in the early 1980s. Its primary and sole operation has been to handle helicopter medical evacuation (medevac) flights. It allows for the rapid transport of critically ill and injured patients to and from the hospital, connecting it to accident scenes and higher-level trauma centers. The name 'St Marys Heliport' is a historical artifact from the period when St. Mary's Hospital was a prominent healthcare institution in the city before its operations were merged into the NFMMC campus.

Not applicable. The heliport is currently active and has been in continuous operation. The historical designation 'St Marys Heliport (US-10626)' is permanently retired, and there are no prospects for its reinstatement as the facility operates under its official, current name.