| Rank | Country | Heliports | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Korea, South | 536 |  |
| 2 | United States | 146 | |
| 3 | Antarctica | 53 | |
| 4 | Russia | 47 | |
| 5 | China | 35 | |
| 6 | India | 30 | |
| 7 | Germany | 28 | |
| 8 | Korea, North | 23 | |
| 9 | Turkey | 18 | |
| 10 | Pakistan | 18 | |
Definition: This entry gives the total number of heliports with hard-surface runways, helipads, or landing areas that support routine sustained helicopter operations exclusively and have support facilities including one or more of the following facilities: lighting, fuel, passenger handling, or maintenance. It includes former airports used exclusively for helicopter operations but excludes heliports limited to day operations and natural clearings that could support helicopter landings and takeoffs.
Source: CIA World Factbook - Unless otherwise noted, information in this page is accurate as of January 1, 2009
See also: Heliports Map
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