Norwood Heliport

The heliport was closed for private economic and operational reasons. As a facility owned and operated by a private company (Norwood Stamping, Inc.), its closure was likely due to a change in the company's transportation needs, the sale of its corporate helicopter, or a decision that maintaining the facility was no longer cost-effective. There is no evidence of closure due to an accident or military conversion.

The site of the former heliport is now an integrated part of the parking lot for Norwood Stamping, Inc., located at 2000 N. Main St, Elkhart, IN. The physical landing pad, which was an asphalt surface, still exists. A very faded white 'H' marking is still discernible in satellite views, but the area is actively used for employee and truck parking and is not maintained as an aviation facility.

Norwood Heliport was a private-use heliport with no major historical significance to the public. Its function was purely for corporate aviation, serving the needs of Norwood Stamping, Inc., a metal stamping manufacturer located on the property. It was used for executive transport, likely allowing company leadership to travel efficiently between facilities, to larger airports like South Bend International Airport (KSBN), or to visit clients, bypassing ground traffic. Operations would have consisted of light corporate helicopters (e.g., Bell 206 or similar models).

There are no known plans or prospects for reopening the Norwood Heliport. The decision to reactivate the facility would be solely at the discretion of the property owner, Norwood Stamping, Inc. Given the length of time it has been inactive and the significant costs associated with corporate aviation, a reopening is considered highly improbable.