By region, the study provides market insights into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Rest of the World. The anticipated expansion of the heliport market in North America can be attributed to several key factors. The market is poised for gradual growth in the forecast period, driven by the expanding helicopter services sector in the region. Notably, as of November 2018, the United States boasted 5,660 heliports, albeit not all designated for public use, alongside a fleet of 9,750 civil helicopters.
Anticipated growth stems from the rising adoption of helicopters for diverse public and para-public missions, including search and rescue, helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS), and law enforcement. A noteworthy development contributing to this trend is the introduction of helicopter transportation services by Uber Copter in July 2019. The service initially launched its routes from Manhattan to JFK Airport, with plans to extend availability to a broader customer base (currently exclusive to Platinum and Diamond members) and expand operations to additional cities.
This strategic initiative aligns with the market's trajectory, emphasizing the increasing role of helicopters in diverse mission profiles and the corresponding demand for heliport services.
Further, the major countries studied in the market report are the US, Canada, Germany, France, the UK, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, India, Australia, South Korea, and Brazil.
Figure 2: HELIPORTS MARKET SHARE BY REGION 2022 (USD Billion)

Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, Market Research Future Database and Analyst Review
European heliports Market accounts for the second-largest market share as Europe, celebrated for its myriad tourist destinations and opulent experiences, plays a pivotal role in propelling the growth of heliports. These facilities strategically function as pivotal points for the commencement and conclusion of helicopter tours, delivering unparalleled and picturesque journeys to discerning high-end tourists across Europe's iconic landscapes. In the context of the European Union, tourism nights have surged to a historic 1.2 billion in the first half of 2023.
Remarkably, domestic guest nights have surpassed pre-pandemic levels by 3.6%, while international guest nights are steadily recovering, albeit remaining 2.0% below the benchmark set in the first half of 2019. This aligns with the thriving tourism sector, emphasizing the role of heliports in catering to the upscale travel preferences of discerning global tourists. Further, the German Heliports Market held the largest market share, and the UK Heliports Market was the fastest-growing market in the European region
The Asia-Pacific Heliports Market is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR from 2023 to 2032. The thriving tourism and leisure sector in the Asia Pacific region plays a pivotal role in propelling the growth of heliports. These facilities strategically address the rising demand for helicopter tours and exclusive travel experiences, offering tourists distinctive perspectives of renowned landscapes. In 2023, Japan anticipates hosting 32 million international tourists, showcasing a remarkable recovery from the 4.1 million tourists in 2020 and the 1.5 million tourists in 2021. Key source markets for Japan include China, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Thailand.
According to PATA forecasts, international visitor numbers are projected to surpass 516 million by the end of 2023, approaching an impressive 76% of pre-pandemic levels recorded in 2019. This underscores the symbiotic relationship between the flourishing tourism industry and the demand for enhanced travel experiences facilitated by heliport services. Moreover, China’s Heliports Market held the largest market share, and the Indian Heliports Market was the fastest-growing market in the Asia-Pacific region.
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