DZs and HLZs
Helicopter Landing Zones
The Guardian Centers campus can host any rotary wing air frame such as the, AH6 Little Bird, UH/MH60 Blackhawk, CH46/47 Chinook, and MV-22 Osprey.
7Designated Clear HLZ's
Unmatched Capability
The Guardian Centers campus provides 6 designated helicopter landing zones plus a three story building rooftop helipad certified by the FAA rated at 24,000 lbs capacity. Houston County Airport is adjacent to the Guardian Centers campus, capable of supporting C-130 and below fixed wing aircraft and is also a source for aviation re-fueling. Robins Air Force Base lies 16 nautical miles from Guardian Centers campus and is capable of supporting C-5 Galaxy and below fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft. Guardian Centers Heliport FAA Identifier: GA97 In addition to designated HLZ's, the Guardian Centers metroplex provides immersive environments to integrate tactical and emergency infiltration and exfiltration of rotary wing aircraft within the urban terrain.
840,000square meter drop zone
Drop Zone
Guardian DZ is our approved drop zone listed in the Zone Area Report (ZAR). Our 700 meter by 1200 meter drop zone is approved for personnel military freefall, static line square, and CDS/CRL/CRS. ZAR Index Number: 1426
Guardian Centers’ staff were incredibly pro-active. Everything from last minute search dogs to getting specific ethnic/language capable role players and everything in between was taken care of at the right place and right time every time.
Major Robert J. Casey
Combat Rescue Officer, 308th Rescue Squadron