Helicopter Landing Pad on Holston Mountain, TN
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member vhasler
N 36° 26.595 W 082° 07.197
17S E 399627 N 4033695
Quick Description: Helicopter pad near a radar facility
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 9/5/2009 7:36:03 PM
Waymark Code: WM75MQ
Published By: Groundspeak Premium Member saopaulo1
Views: 2

Long Description:
Helicopter pad services the several dozen electronic installations on Holston Mountain for FAA, TV/radio stations, etc. Came here due to the nearby "Holston Mountain's High Cache" geocache.
Location of Helipad: Remote location

Description of location: Near radar on Holston Mountain

Does the Site Have a Windsock?: No

Primary Puprose of the Landing Pad: Government

What identifies the location as a helipad?: Large H with tie down rings

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?: Right in the middle on the "H"

Separate from an airport: yes

Landing Pad Surface: Asphalt

What facilities are available to passengers?: Not listed

Visit Instructions:
A new photo and description of what you found at the site would be appropriate.
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