Lockheed Martin Funds $6 Million Granite Helipad for White House South Lawn

White House South Lawn Helipad Construction·Latest event July 8, 2026

Jul 8

Lockheed Martin Funds $6 Million Granite Helipad for White House South Lawn

President Donald Trump announced the construction of a permanent granite helipad on the White House South Lawn. The new pad will accommodate upgraded presidential helicopters and protect the grass from damage caused by the heavy aircraft. Defense contractor Lockheed Martin is paying between $5 million and $6 million for the project through its subsidiary, Sikorsky Aircraft. This construction is one of several planned makeovers for the capital during the Trump administration.

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Jul 6

Trump Announces $6 Million White House Helipad Funded by Sikorsky to Protect South Lawn

President Donald Trump announced a new project to build a beautiful helipad on the White House South Lawn. The project aims to prevent damage to the grass caused by the powerful exhaust of the new VH-92A Patriot helicopters. Aircraft manufacturer Sikorsky will fund the $6 million installation to accommodate the next generation of Marine One aircraft. The White House is speeding up the construction timeline to ensure the helipad is ready for an upcoming state visit from Chinese President Xi Jinping. This acceleration has increased the project cost by $875,000. While the manufacturer is covering the primary construction costs, records show the additional expenses for the faster schedule are part of a broader makeover of the White House grounds.

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