Helipad at the Coast Guard Station - Rochester, NY
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member sagefemme
N 43° 15.448 W 077° 36.153
18T E 288753 N 4792695
The presumptive purpose for these helipads (there are two) are to transport boaters rescued from Lake Ontario by the Coast Guard, via "Mercy Flight", to the nearest hospital.
Waymark Code: WME82Q
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 04/16/2012
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member saopaulo1
Views: 3

Location of Helipad: Other

Description of location: pier just outside Coast Guard station

Does the Site Have a Windsock?: No

Primary Puprose of the Landing Pad: Medical

What facilities are available to passengers?: no

What identifies the location as a helipad?: an H and a number, arrows on the pier guiding the pilot, and an anchor cleat

Did you provide a personal photo of the helipad, windsock, helicopter or other identifiable feature?: yes

Where were the coordinates taken relative to the landing pad?: standing on top of it

Separate from an airport: yes

Landing Pad Surface: Concrete

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