White House confirms new helipad for supersized Marine One helicopter
Summary
The White House is rebuilding a new helipad on the South Lawn to fit a larger Marine One helicopter recently added for President Trump’s use. The work aims to improve the landing area by making the helipad level and suitable for the helicopter’s size and heat exhaust.Key Facts
- Contractors are redoing a circular concrete helipad on the South Lawn of the White House.
- The new helipad is needed for a larger Marine One helicopter called the VH-92A Patriot.
- President Trump wanted the helipad finished before Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit in late September.
- The White House lawn has a slope of up to 20 degrees, causing the helipad to be adjusted to be level.
- The helipad will feature a carved granite presidential seal and cost between $5 million and $6 million.
- The helicopter manufacturer, Sikorsky Aircraft, is funding the new helipad.
- Marine One has two jet engines with downward heat exhaust that can damage the lawn.
- Currently, President Trump uses a nearby park called the Ellipse to land Marine One until the new helipad is ready.
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