The Department of Airports (DA) announced that it has begun the process of evaluating several potential sites for the construction of three new heliports in the Eastern and Northeastern regions of the Dominican Republic.
In a statement, the DA indicated that these new heliports are part of its ongoing expansion and optimization project for the National Heliport Network (RNH).
The land under evaluation is located near Playa Esmeralda in Miches, Province of El Seibo; in the municipality of Cabrera in the province of María Trinidad Sánchez; and on the island of Cayo Levantado in the province of Samaná.
“We are taking the initial step, which consists of searching for and evaluating suitable land for the construction of these heliports. They are essential not only to strengthen rescue and emergency transfer operations through the National Heliport Network, but also to promote executive and business tourism as connection points”, explained Víctor Pichardo, Director of the DA.
Pichardo also mentioned that the operations of this Network will soon be complemented by the heliports in Dr. Pichardo. Hospital Angel Contreras de Monte Plata. Andrea Evangelina Rodríguez Perozo City of Health in the province of Santo Domingo. The construction of these heliports is currently in its final phase.
The implementation of these new heliports aims to improve connectivity, facilitate emergency response and support the growth of executive and business tourism in the respective regions.