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helipad
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hel·i·pad  (hl-pd)
n.
See heliport.

helipad [ˈhɛlɪˌpæd]
n
(Engineering / Aeronautics) a place for helicopters to land and take off
[from heli- + pad1]

A prepared area designated and used for takeoff and landing of helicopters. (Includes touchdown or hover point.)
Translations
helipad [ˈhelɪpæd] Nplataforma f de helicóptero, pista f de helicóptero
helipad [ˈhɛlipæd] nhélistation f
helipad


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The landing pad will be outside Southport Hospital's accident and emergency department.
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