JSJ Heliport

The heliport was officially closed at the owner's request. While the specific internal motivations are not public, this type of closure for a private corporate heliport is typically driven by economic and operational factors. These can include the high cost of maintenance, insurance, and regulatory compliance, coupled with declining or insufficient usage to justify the expense. The company that utilized it may have relocated, changed its transportation policies, or found it was no longer a cost-effective asset.

The site of the former heliport is the rooftop of the Mesa Financial Plaza, which remains an active commercial office building. The physical markings of the helipad, a large 'H' inside a circle, are still visible on the roof via satellite imagery, though they are faded from weather and lack of maintenance. The heliport is permanently and officially closed to all air traffic, and the rooftop is not used for any aviation-related purpose.

JSJ Heliport (FAA LID: 8AZ2) was a private rooftop helipad located on the Mesa Financial Plaza building at 1201 S Alma School Rd. It was activated in April 1983. The name 'JSJ' is derived from the owner of the facility, JSJ Leasing Co. Its primary operation was to provide corporate and executive helicopter transport, allowing key personnel to bypass city traffic and travel efficiently between corporate offices, airports, and other regional locations. As a rooftop helipad on a major suburban office building, it was representative of a trend in corporate infrastructure from the 1980s, symbolizing prestige and logistical advantage. It did not handle public flights, scheduled passenger service, or cargo operations.

There are no known plans or prospects for reopening JSJ Heliport. Reinstating the heliport would be a complex and expensive process, requiring the owner to seek new certification from the FAA and ensure compliance with all modern safety, security, and noise-abatement regulations. Given that it was closed by the owner's choice, likely due to a lack of utility, it is highly improbable that it will be reactivated in the foreseeable future.