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, mainly used for flights in the

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. It is used by both government organizations and private companies.

History

The

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opened a Tokyo Heliport in the nearby Tatsumi area in 1964. That heliport was replaced by the current Tokyo Heliport in June 1972. The heliport was expanded significantly in 1990, and a new management building opened in 2011.

Users

There are no scheduled services to Tokyo Heliport. Approximately 15 companies operate at this heliport including

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, Aero Asahi, DHC Helicopter Division, Ibex Aviation, Akagi Helicopter, Minebea, Noevir Aviation, Shin Nihon Helicopters, All Nippon Helicopter and Toho Air Service. It is also an important base for helicopters operated by news organizations such as

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, TBS and the

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. Government users include the

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and Kawasaki Fire Department

Facilities

The heliport has 38 parking berths including ten for large helicopters.

Viewing points

Like other airports in Japan, there are several viewing areas constructed near the heliport.

Access

Public transport service to the airport is through

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with buses running regularly from there to the heliport.

References

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