Miami’s Watson Island Heliport is to be modernised to equip it to become and a future hub for electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.
The work will be carried out by Skyports Infrastructure (Skyports), a global leader in infrastructure development and operations for the Advanced Air Mobility industry, and Linden Airport Services Corporation.
According to the companies, the “collaboration takes foundational steps to transform the existing, historic site into one of the nation’s most advanced urban aviation facilities, supporting both traditional rotorcraft operations and next generation eVTOL aircraft.
“Pulling together industry leading relationships and partnerships, the project will include a comprehensive development plan, engagement with helicopter and eVTOL operators, collaboration with real estate developers and preparations for future eVTOL services.”
With a rich aviation history reaching back to the early 20th century, Watson Island occupies a uniquely strategic position in Miami’s urban aviation network, once serving as a key hub for vertical aviation in the city.
It is the closest landing zone to Miami Beach and lies just minutes from Downtown Miami, Brickell, Fisher Island, Star, Palm and Hibiscus Islands, and the Port of Miami.
The facility’s central location positions the site as a critical hub for vertical aviation, providing unmatched accessibility for residents, visitors, and commercial operators alike.
And as eVTOL operations launch in the coming years, South Florida will be a leading market globally, further underscoring the importance of the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) facility.
“Watson Island is an extraordinary asset for Miami and a pivotal location for the future of urban aviation,” said Robbie Ladov, General Manager of US Heliports and Vertiports at Skyports Infrastructure.
“By partnering with Linden, we are combining Skyports’ global leadership in skyport development with Linden’s decades-long dedication to preparing this site. Together, we are laying the foundation for a next generation facility that will serve the region for decades to come.”