Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
vertiport
Noun
/ˈvɜːrtɪpɔːrt/
Definition
A type of airport designed specifically for vertical takeoff and landing aircraft.
Examples
- The city is planning to build a vertiport to accommodate air taxis.
- With the rise of drone deliveries, vertiports are becoming increasingly important.
- An efficient vertiport can significantly reduce travel time in urban areas.
Meaning
A vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) facility that allows aircraft to land and take off without the need for traditional runways.
Synonyms
- Heliport
- VTOL station
