Terminal Island Private Helipad Proposal
Summary
A proposed ordinance would allow helicopter arrivals and departures at an island property from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. with no limits on flight counts, aircraft type or users. Neighboring condo leaders call it a safety and quality-of-life issue, not just a noise issue, and say a sound test can't answer it. The item was continued to February 2027 for outreach and testing.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 7
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 3, 2026.
Impact analysis
Private project costs absorbed by the applicant, with no direct city expenditure.
The island property owner would gain a luxury amenity and access flexibility.
Roughly 2,000 residents of eight nearby condo towers say they'd bear noise, safety risk from jet fuel near the cruise port, and lost quiet enjoyment.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Planning Board - Nov 3, 2026
A proposed ordinance would allow helicopter arrivals and departures at an island property from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. with no limits on flight counts, aircraft type or users. Neighboring condo leaders call it a safety and quality-of-life issue, not just a noise issue, and say a sound test can't answer it. The item was continued to February 2027 for outreach and testing.
Land Use and Sustainability Committee - Sep 24, 2026
A proposal to permit a private helipad as an accessory use for a marina on Terminal Island sparked fierce debate over noise, precedent, and quality of life for residents south of Fifth Street.
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