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Helipad Surface and Foreign Object Debris (FOD)

Landing surface free of foreign object debris critical (required)

No loose tools, trash, gravel, packaging, tie-downs, or other debris present on the pad or within the rotor wash area.

Yes No N/A

Surface condition free of cracks, spalling, or trip hazards critical (required)

Inspect for surface damage, uneven transitions, or protrusions that could affect personnel or aircraft operations.

Yes No N/A

Perimeter and access points secured critical (required)

Access gates, barriers, and controlled entry points are in place and functioning to prevent unauthorized access during operations.

Yes No N/A

Tie-downs, covers, and loose equipment removed or secured critical (required)

Any items that could become airborne in rotor wash are removed from the pad area or properly secured.

Yes No N/A

Lighting, Markings, and Visual Aids

Helipad lighting operational critical (required)

All required perimeter, flood, or approach lights are illuminated and functioning as intended.

Yes No N/A

Landing markings visible and legible critical (required)

H, touchdown, boundary, and directional markings are visible, not faded, and not obstructed.

Yes No N/A

Obstruction lights and warning indicators functioning

Any required obstruction lights, beacons, or warning signs are present and operating.

Yes No N/A

Night-operations lighting level adequate critical (required)

If night operations are planned, lighting provides sufficient visibility for safe approach, landing, and egress per site minimums.

Yes No N/A

Fire Suppression and Emergency Readiness

Fire extinguisher(s) present, accessible, and in service critical (required)

Required extinguishers are mounted or staged in the designated location, unobstructed, and within inspection date.

Yes No N/A

Fixed or portable fire suppression system ready for use critical (required)

Any required foam, dry chemical, or other suppression system is charged, sealed, and available for immediate deployment.

Yes No N/A

Emergency access route clear for responders critical (required)

Fire department or emergency response access to the helipad is unobstructed and clearly marked.

Yes No N/A

Communications and Operational Coordination

Primary communications device functional critical (required)

Radio, phone, or other designated primary communication method is operational and available to the helipad coordinator.

Yes No N/A

Backup communications method available

Secondary communication method is available in case the primary system fails.

Yes No N/A

Arrival/departure coordination contacts verified

Required contact list, radio frequencies, or dispatch numbers are current and accessible to the operator.

Yes No N/A

Weather Minimums and Go/No-Go Conditions

Visibility meets site minimum critical (required)

Current visibility is at or above the minimum required by the site helipad SOP for planned operations.

Wind speed within site limits critical (required)

Observed or reported wind speed is within the approved operating limit, including gusts if applicable.

No active precipitation, lightning, or other weather hold condition critical (required)

Weather conditions do not include rain, snow, fog, lightning, or other hazards that trigger a site hold or no-go decision.

Yes No N/A

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Run: Helipad Operations Safety Walk

Helipad Surface and Foreign Object Debris (FOD)

Lighting, Markings, and Visual Aids

Fire Suppression and Emergency Readiness

Communications and Operational Coordination

Weather Minimums and Go/No-Go Conditions

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