Dancing Oaks Heliport

The heliport was closed by a private owner's decision. As a private-use facility (Pvt), its operation was tied directly to the needs of the owner, Dancing Oaks Ranch Inc. The closure corresponds with the period the owning corporation became inactive, suggesting it was no longer needed or maintained by the property owner. There is no evidence of accidents, military conversion, or broader economic failure beyond the owner's private circumstances.

The site is part of a private residential estate. Satellite imagery of the coordinates confirms the location on the ranch property, southwest of the main residence. The concrete helipad with a faded 'H' marking is still visible in a grassy field, but it is unmaintained and clearly non-operational. The land is currently used as part of the private grounds of the estate.

The heliport, officially identified by the FAA as FA88 (the ICAO code US-10866 is a non-official identifier used by third-party data aggregators), held no major public or military significance. It was a private-use heliport built to serve the 'Dancing Oaks Ranch,' a large, private estate in Bartow, Florida. Its sole purpose was for the private transportation of the ranch's owner, Robert E. Thomas, and his associates. Operations would have consisted of private, non-commercial helicopter flights originating from or terminating at the ranch.

There are no known plans or prospects for reopening the heliport. As a privately owned facility on private land that has been officially closed for many years, any potential reopening would be entirely at the discretion of the current property owner. It would require significant effort, including re-certification with the FAA. Given its long-term inactive status, reopening is considered highly unlikely.