The Algeciras Heliport ( es, Helipuerto de Algeciras) is a public

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). It was inaugurated on July 1, 2010, by the Minister of Development, José Blanco. It was the second helipad of the network

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after Ceuta Heliport. Construction had started in February 2009. It provides transport to

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and other areas in the

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. The only airport existing in the area is

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in the neighbouring British Overseas Territory of

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. It was expected to begin operation in July 2010. The heliport is located on the current parking building of the

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. The set up of the heliport has involved the extension of an existing building and the ground keeping an area of 32 x 24 meters to take off the vehicle and a safe area of 8 x 5 meters. It is supplemented by the service units for rescue and firefighting and various units of maintenance. The

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used in the city will be a model Bell 412 EP that will allow communication with the city of Ceuta in just 10 minutes. The heliport platform is 2,400 m² and a height of 30 meters above sea level. The passenger terminal is located in the Passenger Terminal Building.

Facilities

The heliport is divided into two parts: the passenger terminal and the launch pad for landing. The passenger terminal is part of the

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, which has adapted an area to meet the needs of the heliport. This platform has 2,400 m ² and is located 30 m. The terminal and platform are connected by covered outdoor walkways. The cost was more than 7 million euros.20 minutes
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Services

The heliport uses the services and parking of the

. It does not have deposits of fuel for helicopters due to lack of space, so refueling cannot be done here.

Airlines and destinations

References

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''Gibraltar set to lose its air supremacy''
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Algeciras 'ghost' airport''Helicomplet developments''AENA explanatory video
{{authority control Airports in Andalusia Heliports in Spain Airports established in 2010

Facilities

Services

Airlines and destinations

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