Issue Position: Norton Proposal to Restore Heliport Service to Assist Economic Recovery

Issue Position

Norton submitted a detailed formal proposal to the Transportation Safety Administration (TSA) to reopen the South Capitol Street Heliport (SCSH), the only public heliport in the city. After 9/11, TSA permitted some flights to continue for four years and then, without warning or explanation, abruptly shut down the heliport. Norton will enlist the regional delegation to help reopen the heliport in light of the economic downturn, the passage of almost 10 years since 9/11, and the quick reopening of every heliport other than SCSH, including in New York City, where the greatest devastation on 9/11 occurred. Before 9/11, SCSH brought significant business to the District and region, peaking at 41 corporate operators, including motion picture industry helicopters. Government helicopters still use the heliport.

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