Indy's Downtown Heliport Heads to Auction Block Forever
Published Date: 1/13/2026
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Summary
The FAA plans to close the Indianapolis Downtown Heliport for good and change 5.36 acres of its land from airport use to other purposes. The Indianapolis Airport Authority wants to sell the property and be freed from federal airport rules. People have until February 12, 2026, to share their thoughts before the final decision.
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2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Release and Sale of Heliport Property
The Indianapolis Airport Authority has requested release from its Federal Airport Improvement Program (AIP) obligations so it can sell all heliport property at the Indianapolis Downtown Heliport. The FAA issued a letter of intent to release all federal obligations on November 25, 2024, and is considering authorizing the sale of the property.
Permanent Heliport Closure Proposed
The FAA is considering a proposal to permanently close the Indianapolis Downtown Heliport (Identifier 8A4) and to change 5.36 acres of the heliport from aeronautical use to non-aeronautical use. The FAA previously published that 8A4 would close on December 15, 2025, and is now seeking further public comment on the proposed permanent closure and land-use change.
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