Birdhouse Heliport

The heliport was a private facility tied to a specific residence. It was decommissioned following the sale of the property in June 2017 by its original owner, who had used the heliport for personal transportation. The closure was due to the change in property ownership to an individual who did not require or was not licensed for a private heliport.

The site is a private residential property. While faint markings of the former helipad (a circle with an 'H') may still be visible on a paved area via satellite imagery, it is no longer an active or registered aviation facility. The property is used exclusively as a single-family home.

Birdhouse Heliport was a private-use heliport serving the residence of prominent Spokane real estate developer James S. Black. It had no public or commercial role and was not open to the public. Its operations consisted solely of private helicopter flights for the owner's business and personal travel. The name 'Birdhouse' was likely a personal, whimsical designation for the facility, which was located at the owner's home on Spokane's South Hill.

There are no known plans or prospects for reopening the heliport. As a private facility on residential land, its reactivation would depend entirely on a future owner's desire and ability to meet the legal and logistical requirements to operate a helicopter from the site. This is considered highly improbable, and the heliport is effectively permanently closed.