What is a Helidrome?

Helidrome is a term that was used in the past to refer to a place where helicopters were based or operated from. It is derived from the words "helicopter" and "drome", which is a suffix used to indicate a place or location.

In the context of aviation, a helidrome would typically be a designated area or facility for the takeoff and landing of helicopters. These facilities might include a helipad or heliport, which is a flat area specifically designed for helicopter landings and takeoffs, as well as other infrastructure such as fueling and maintenance facilities.

The term "helidrome" is not commonly used today, and has largely been replaced by more modern terms such as "heliport" or "helipad". However, it can still be found in some historical contexts or references to older aviation infrastructure.