The Garland/DFW Heliport in Garland, Texas, has added a second landing pad to accommodate more heliport operations and growth in the area. The facility is the state’s largest public-use heliport.

Opened in 1988, the heliport serves local law enforcement, air medical, and TV newsgathering operations. In addition to running the FBO since 1992, Sky Helicopters is a Robinson Helicopter dealer and service center, operates a flight school, and provides flight services including helicopter tours.

The new concrete pad measures 100-by-100 feet and is equipped with in-ground LED lighting, a lighted windsock, obstruction lighting, and perimeter fencing. Garland’s city council approved the development of the new pad in 2022, and construction started in 2024, with no federal or state funds used to pay for the improvements.

“Expanded heliport operations and continued growth around the heliport drove the need to add a second ingress/egress option, which promotes a safer 24-hour flying environment,” according to Sky Helicopters.