1. a landing place for helicopters, typically smaller and simpler than a heliport
Usage: also called a helicopter landing pad or HLP; often used in emergency services, military, and remote locations

Examples

• The hospital installed a helistop on its roof for emergency medical evacuations.
• Military personnel used the helistop to deploy troops in the remote mountain region.
• The offshore platform had a helistop for transporting workers to and from the rig.
• During the disaster, rescue helicopters landed at the temporary helistop set up in the town square.
• The helistop required minimal infrastructure compared to a full heliport.