Swiss helicopters log - the heliports

[Buccaneer S.2B]

Good evening

A May trip to copter-heaven Switzerland resulted in logging numerous nice helicopters, which often could be captured with amazing natural scenery backgrounds. To keep this post sizeable, I shall resticted it to the
heliports only; a 2nd post will contain the "normal airfield" ones.........

Gsteigwiler, Sat 23-05-09
This BOHAG heliport just south of Interlaken is clearly signposted: entering the village take the first right (dead end streat signs), at the end upon a hill it can be found. Beautifull pictures can be made around here !
HB-XTM SA315B Lama BOHAG
HB-ZIG AS350B3 Ecureuil BOHAG

Lauterbrunnen, Sat 23-05-09
A few kilometres south of Gsteigwiler, this heliport can be found by simply following the main road towards Stechelberg. One km south of the village the heliport is at your right hand side. Gletschers-backgrounds provide amazing shots..........
HB-XDF SE3160 Alouette III Air Glaciers
HB-XEO SA315B Lama Air Glaciers
HB-ZEQ SA316B Alouette III Air Glaciers
HB-ZHO AS350B Ecureuil Air Glaciers

Holziken, Sat 23-05-09
Without good preparation this heliport is almost imposible to find.........
It's situated along the Bändlistrasse, approximately 1,5 km south-west of the village.
In the village centre a small white sign "Bändli" leads you in the right direction.
(HB-XMJ) Bell 206B Heli-Link Helicopter / Heliways PK

Haltikon, Sun 24-05-09
Sometimes this heliport is also referred to as Küssnacht am Rigi (Heli Gotthardt).
Entering the small village from the south, at your left hand side an enormous
factory can seen; the heliplatform is directly opposite this, at the right hand side of the road.
HB-XVY AS332C1 Super Puma Heliswiss

Untervaz, Sun 24-05-09
At the highway to Chur take exit Untervaz. Cross the river Rhine, and take the first right (Air Grischa signposted). Again splendid pictures opportunities........
HB-XIA SA315B Lama Air Grischa
HB-XWB A109K2 REGA
HB-ZEW EC130B4 no titles
HB-ZGI AS350B2 Ecureuil Air Grischa
HB-ZKP AS350B3 Ecureuil Air Grischa
HB-ZKS AS350B3 Ecureuil no titles

Balzers, Sun 24-05-09
Being the only Liechtenstein heliport, and being home of two Kaman helicopters, this one was obviously on my wish list. Simply take at the highway exit Balzers, after crossing the Rhine (and the border) take immediately the first left (heliport signposted). Unfortunately everything was locked up, with some
effort one helicopter (lucky me: a Kaman) could be read.........
HB-ZIH Kaman 1200 Rotex Helicopter AG

Benken, Sun 24-05-09
For the sake of completeness: although guided with a good description, this heliport wasn't found. To me it looked like the area where it should have been located
was in preparation for some building. I pressume this heliport is therefore closed,
especially as the based Robinson R22 (HB-XLN) was seen at nearby Wangen-Lachen
airfield with covers all over......But maybe anybody knows more?

Schindellegi, Sun 24-05-09
In this village follow the road to Gotthard. Half a km south of the village the so called
"Industriedorf" can be seen, simply follow the signs to Fuchs. Cross the railroad,
and right of the main house the large hangar and platform can be seen.
Unfortunately everyhting was locked up here too,but........
HB-ZCN Schweizer 269D Robert Fuchs
HB- AS350 Ecureuil
this white Ecureuil had a large squirrel badge (Ecureuil) on the nose. Maybe anyone ?

Erstfeld, Sun 24-05-09
Just north of the village tak exit Erstfeld, the heliport is situated only 100 meters from here......
Large windows in both hangars (Heli Gotthardt & REGA) made logging quite easy.
HB-XWD A109K2 REGA
HB-ZDX AS350B3 Ecureuil Heli Gotthard
HB-ZHA AS350B3 Ecurueil Heli Gotthard
HB-ZJP AS350B3 Ecureuil Heli Gotthard

Schattenhalb, Mon 25-05-09
Again a small heliport within a beautifull landscape. It's situated a few km's south
of Meiringen. Continue on the main road to the Grimsel-paß, and take exit Geissholz.
After one km BOHAG is signposted.
HB-XTM SA315B Lama BOHAG

Pfaffnau, Sat 30-05-09
Coming from the highway the heliport is at the small industrial site right of the road, just before entering the village. Unfortunately no helcipoters around (Heli Gotthard).

Regards,
Remco

[Copter]

Hi Remco,

Very impresive LOG !!

Maybe the AS.350 with the Squirrel on the nose is this one:

http://www.swissheli.com/history/hb-zdd.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[Buccaneer S.2B]

Hi Lars !

It was indeed a great trip, Switzerland is really spotter-heaven in my opinion.......
Thx for the link, this is exactly what I saw !

greetz,
Remco