Summary
A Palm Beach commission approved the construction of a new helipad at President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago Club. The helipad will be for occasional use, mainly for security purposes, and will require a building permit before construction starts.
Key Facts
- A new 60-foot helipad at Mar-a-Lago has been approved by the Palm Beach Landmarks Preservation Commission.
- The helipad will include a sidewalk and lights for potential night use.
- Nearby residents have voiced concerns about the noise from helicopters.
- The helipad is intended for emergency use, not daily travel.
- Mar-a-Lago, not the town, will pay for the helipad, which will be taken down at the end of Trump's presidency.
- The original helipad was removed after Trump's first term in office.
- President Trump listed Mar-a-Lago as his main residence in 2019.
- A building permit is needed before construction can begin, but no timeline is set yet.
