Rohini Heliport is a

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located at Sector 36, Rohini in

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. It is the first Heliport in India. Union Civil Aviation Minister

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inaugurated the new facility on 28 February 2017. The Heliport was proposed by the Ministry of Civil Aviation and approved under the Master Plan of Delhi. The

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accorded in-principle approval to the proposal in June 2011.

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The Rohini Heliport, owned by Pawan Hans Limited, is the first of its kind in the country. The heliport is spread over 25 acres, a few kilometers away from the Rithala metro station, Delhi. It consists of a terminal building having a capacity of 150 passengers, 4

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with a parking capacity of 16 helicopters and 9 parking bays. The facility has separate air traffic control (ATC), fire and fuelling services. It is home to a Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility to be used for the Pawan Hans fleet as well as for third-party maintenance work.

Construction

The Rohini Heliport was constructed by Ahmedabad-based Dineshchandra R. Agrawal Infracon Private Limited (DRA Infracon) at a cost of around ₹100 crores.

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From April 2017, visitors can take a helicopter ride and

Darshan by

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helicopters and experience the breathtaking beauty through aerial view of

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, Akshardham Temple and surrounding areas for 20 minutes.

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