fy 2012-13 proposed capital improvement budget - City of Dallas

AVIATION FACILITIES CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
Vertiport The Vertiport is a public use aviation related facility located in the
Central Business District on the south end of the Dallas Convention Center;
the flight deck covers approximately 169,000 square feet, or about four
acres, and is 65 feet above ground. It houses two lighted landing take-off
pads which can be converted to a rollway for future tilt-rotor operations. In
addition there are five 60x60 parking/tie down areas for corporate size
helicopters. The FAA established dedicated approach and departure
corridors which are assets to the complex airspace model for the metroplex.
The Vertiport has a dedicated and secured parking area allowing for 26
vehicles at street level, and easy access to the flight deck from street level
and the loading dock levels via a vehicular ramp. The Heliport also hosts a
full service lobby with ground access, passenger waiting area, small
conference room, pilot’s lounge, flight planning area and an operational area
for staff.
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