Monaco Heliport (, ), also known as Monte Carlo Heliport, is a

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situated in the district of Fontvieille in the

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. The heliport is the only

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facility within Monaco. It was opened with the support of Prince Rainier III in 1976, with only one helipad, later expanded. The only scheduled destination is

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. Both arrivals and departures are routed over the water, to minimize noise.

Location

The heliport is located directly on the

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coastline in the vicinity of the

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Facilities

The heliport has been expanded to eight pads since its opening in 1987, with pads A and B jutted out over the sea. There is a single terminal structure at the heliport, and four hangar facilities, three on the east and one on the west side of the heliport. There is also an underground parking lot, and a drop-off area at the front of the terminal. The heliport is managed by the Direction de l'Aviation Civile and Security is provided the '' Division de Police Maritime et Aéroportuaire'', a subdivision of the '' Direction de la Sûreté Publique''.

Airlines and destinations

Airlines offering scheduled flights to

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, Monacair, Heli Air Monaco and Heli Securite. Many passengers arrive at NCE by plane and connect via helicopter as this is the fastest (but most costly) option to get to Monaco from further away.

Ground transportation

Shuttle buses provide connections to and from the heliport with major hotels and many other locations within Monaco. '' Compagnie des Autobus de Monaco'' operates two bus routes, which stop in the vicinity of the heliport.

References

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