The West 30th Street Heliport has been a vital piece of New York City’s transportation infrastructure for decades. Emergency, medical, and passenger helicopters rely on the facility to access Manhattan’s sprawling West Side, allowing them to respond quickly in times of crisis. The heliport is the only one of its kind in New York City open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, which has helped save countless lives as a key point in transporting donated organs along the East Coast. The heliport also helped facilitate the delivery of personal protective equipment and other supplies to the neighboring Javits Center at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Air Pegasus Heliport, Inc. has operated the West 30th Street Heliport since 1981, making it the longest continuously running heliport in Manhattan. Over that time, the operators have worked with local leaders to realize the vision for Hudson River Park — one of the most stunning attractions in New York City. The operators voluntarily ended tourism flights from the heliport after working with the community to mitigate noise impacts. The heliport continues to generate millions of dollars every year to keep Hudson River Park a state-of-the-art greenspace.