Heliport · New York, United States
Downtown Skyport Heliport
It was the first heliport in the United States to receive Federal Aviation Administration certification for scheduled passenger helicopter service, the first public heliport with a semi-automatic fire protection foam system, and the first heliport to use a barge for aircraft parking. Its IATA code is JRB. It has 1 runway, longest 62 ft (CONC-G). Elevation 7 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | New York, United States |
|---|---|
| IATA code | JRB |
| Type | Heliport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 62 ft (CONC-G) |
| Elevation | 7 ft |
| Coordinates | 40.7007° N, 74.0086° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Downtown Skyport Heliport is known for
It was the first heliport in the United States to receive Federal Aviation Administration certification for scheduled passenger helicopter service, the first public heliport with a semi-automatic fire protection foam system, and the first heliport to use a barge for aircraft parking.
History
The heliport was renamed to Downtown Skyport in April 2025. The heliport was built by the Port of New York Authority in 1960 on a pier formerly used as a general cargo terminal and was reconstructed from 1983 to 1987. The Port Authority operated the facility until 2008, after which operation of the city-owned heliport was taken over by Saker Aviation.
Official website: http://www.downtownmanhattanheliport.com/ — the airport's own site has the current flight and visiting information.
Landmarks near this airport
Famous landmarks close to Downtown Skyport Heliport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site LandmarkProfiles.
- Brooklyn Bridge · United States · 0.7 miles away
- Statue of Liberty · United States · 2.0 miles away
- Empire State Building · United States · 3.5 miles away
- Grand Central Terminal · United States · 4.0 miles away
- Central Park · United States · 6.1 miles away
- Liberty Bell · United States · 79.4 miles away
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Downtown Skyport Heliport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Governors Island National Monument · United States · 0.8 miles away
- African Burial Ground National Monument · United States · 1.0 miles away
- Statue of Liberty National Monument · United States · 1.9 miles away
- Central Railroad of New Jersey Terminal · United States · 1.9 miles away
- Stonewall National Monument · United States · 2.3 miles away
- Hudson River Park · United States · 2.4 miles away
Airports nearby
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Newark Liberty International Airport
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Frequently asked questions
What is Downtown Skyport Heliport?
It was the first heliport in the United States to receive Federal Aviation Administration certification for scheduled passenger helicopter service, the first public heliport with a semi-automatic fire protection foam system, and the first heliport to use a barge for aircraft parking.
What is the airport code for Downtown Skyport Heliport?
Downtown Skyport Heliport — its IATA code is JRB.
Where is Downtown Skyport Heliport located?
Downtown Skyport Heliport serves New York, United States. Its coordinates are 40.7007° N, 74.0086° W.
What is the history of Downtown Skyport Heliport?
The heliport was renamed to Downtown Skyport in April 2025. The heliport was built by the Port of New York Authority in 1960 on a pier formerly used as a general cargo terminal and was reconstructed from 1983 to 1987.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#18257
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Downtown_Manhattan_Heliport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.