A helipad
They can land and take off almost anywhere.
Originally to take off and land where there were no runways.
A place, area or platform within a wider area specifically designated for helicopters is a helipad; a specially created terminal and ground zone for helicopters is called a heliport. Otherwise, helicopters can generally land whenever and wherever they need to, as long as there is enough space for the rotors to fit and enough fuel for them to get out again.
heli(copter) + (air)port. A place for helicopters to land and take off. Also called helipad, helistop.
Amphibious airplanes can take off and land on water or land. They are fixed-wing seaplanes that are equipped with retractable wheels.Amphibious helicopters are modified helicopters that can take off and land on either water or land. They are invaluable for rescue work on the water.
They don't need an airstrip. They can take off and land anywhere (weather and ground fire permitting).
1. Hover. 2. Take-off and land vertically. Although there are airplanes (such as the Harrier) which can do these things.
The word 'heliport' is a singular, common, concrete noun; a word for a place designed for helicopters to land and take off. The noun heliport is not a compound noun because 'heli-' is not a word, it is a prefix.
Vertical take off and set down for one Helicopters can hover.
Helicopters can take off from anywhere - runways, docks, building roofs, ship's decks. If it's a purpose-made spot it's usually called a helipad or a heliport.
runway