Military · Thursday, 20 August 2026
New White House helipad under construction to address VH-92A exhaust issue
Construction is underway on a new White House South Lawn helipad to mitigate damage caused by the VH-92A presidential helicopter's exhaust.
TL;DR
The new landing structure is designed to prevent the intense heat from the VH-92A's exhaust from scorching the lawn, a problem that previously led to the use of older VH-3D helicopters. The modification is necessary to ensure the full operational use of the new presidential transport fleet without damaging the executive grounds.
FlightGlobal20 Aug, 01:52 BST
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