Heliporto - Monchique, Portugal
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member manchanegra
N 37° 19.218 W 008° 33.138
29S E 539666 N 4130499
A helipad in Monchique, Algarve, Portugal.
Waymark Code: WMDY0H
Location: Faro, Portugal
Date Posted: 03/08/2012
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member condor1
Views: 6

A helipad in Monchique, Algarve, Portugal.
This helipad is located in the village of Monchique, a mountain area with plenty of forests and fire problems specially during summer months.
The helipad is used mainly by heavy choppers like the Kamov Ka-32 A11 BC or the smaller Eurocopter AS350 used by firefighters and civil protection authorities.
Location of Helipad: Heliport

Description of location: Helipad is located inside the village near a parking lot

Does the Site Have a Windsock?: Yes

Primary Puprose of the Landing Pad: Other Emergency

What identifies the location as a helipad?: H inside a Triangle

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?: Parking lot on the side of Helipad

Separate from an airport: yes

Landing Pad Surface: Asphalt

What facilities are available to passengers?: Not listed

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