Helipad

Helipad

A prepared area designated and used for take-off and landing of helicopters (including touch down or hover): it may be a circular or rectangular area, in or near a camp, which has been cleared of obstacles and marked for helicopter landings; the (rudimentary) equipment usually includes a wind cone, a beacon light and coloured flares; also found: "pick-up helipad", "set-down helipad"

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Category: Peace keeping
Company: United Nations
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