Del-Mar Ford Heliport

The heliport was a private facility for the Del-Mar Ford dealership. The closure was almost certainly due to business and economic reasons. Common factors for such closures include a change in company ownership, the high cost of operating and insuring a helicopter, or a change in business strategy that no longer required private air transport. There is no evidence to suggest it was closed due to an accident or for military conversion.

The site is currently the location of the 'Winner Ford of Dover North' commercial truck center at 1143 S Dupont Hwy, Cheswold, DE. The specific coordinates point to the large, paved lot behind the main dealership building. This area, which formerly housed the heliport, is now actively used as a parking and storage lot for the dealership's truck inventory.

The heliport's significance was purely local and private. As 'Del-Mar Ford Heliport', its sole function was to serve the adjacent Ford commercial vehicle dealership. Operations would have been very limited, consisting of private, non-scheduled flights. These flights were likely used for transporting company executives or VIP clients, and potentially for promotional events. It was never a public-use facility and had no role in commercial or general aviation for the wider community.

There are zero known plans or prospects for reopening the heliport. The land is fully integrated into the operations of the active truck dealership. Re-establishing an aviation facility would require a significant business need, which is highly unlikely for the current owner, as well as recertification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).