The upgrade and modernization of the heliport on the island of Alonissos is complete, according to a posting on Twitter by the island’s official site “Visit Alonissos” on Wednesday, ANA reports.
Improvements include a new firefighting station, a new water tank, and a generator that will activate the lighting system in case of a power cut.
Furthermore, a sliding door was added at the entrance, the area was cleared of wild grass, the signage was repainted, and the lights on the helipad itself were replaced. With the collaboration of the National Meteorological Service (EMY), a local weather station was installed and is on trial operation.
An automated lighting system on the helipad can be activated by a helicopter pilot during night landings on Alonissos.
The heliport is able to accommodate helicopters making emergency transfers of patients to the Greek mainland as well as private helicopters and will be operational on a 24-hour basis, according to deputy mayor Christos Florous
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