A heliport inside Paris, on the edge of Issy-les-Moulineaux
Paris-Issy-les-Moulineaux heliport lies within Paris, in an extension of the 15th arrondissement that adjoins the commune of Issy-les-Moulineaux, in the Hauts-de-Seine. Its ICAO code is LFPI. It is operated by Paris Aéroport, a brand of the ADP group, according to the sources we consulted.
Only helicopters can use it. Its uses are varied: medical evacuations, state and civil-security flights, passenger air transport, sightseeing and private flights. Strict operating constraints apply; they rest with the operator and aviation regulations, not with us.
From aviation field to heliport: a site with a long history
The ground first served as a military training area, then as an aviation field around 1905, where pioneers tested early aeroplanes. Fixed-wing aircraft stopped using it in 1953, and in 1956 it became a heliport under Aéroports de Paris. That history explains its position beside the ring road.
It also explains today's layout: a compact platform whose footprint has been trimmed over time by neighbouring infrastructure. For a traveller, the essentials lie elsewhere: the site is precise, access is controlled, and it is wise to have the helicopter operator confirm the reception point before the day of the flight.
For the assistant organising the day, this past points to a simple rule: do not treat the heliport as an ordinary airport. The site is more restricted, its procedures are its own, and reliable information always comes from the flight operator, never from an assumption about what the reception “should” be.
Helicopter, jet, car: how the legs fit together
The heliport is often one link in a longer journey: say a helicopter flight to or from an airport, followed by a private jet or a scheduled flight. The helicopter flight is booked with its operator; IKIGAI handles the road legs before and after, coordinated with your timings. Private jets tend to land at Le Bourget: see our guide to the chauffeur service for Le Bourget.
When the programme has several stages, ask for a single plan rather than isolated trips. The chauffeur then knows the sequence, the meeting points and the margins needed between stages, and the assistant does not have to re-coordinate everything each time a schedule shifts.
For a family or small group, the number of bags matters too: a helicopter often limits what can be carried, and part of the luggage may need to travel separately by road. We can arrange that second journey on request.
Access, restrictions and hours: what only the operator decides
Site access conditions, waiting areas, operating hours and flight restrictions are set by the operator and the aviation authorities. We do not presume them and publish no timetable. The passenger reception point also depends on the flight operator: ask them in writing, quoting the passenger's name and the planned time.
Once these elements are confirmed, we build them into the transport plan: drop-off point, pick-up point, contact on site, luggage. If something changes the day before or on the day, the chauffeur is reachable and we adjust. This discipline avoids last-minute calls and protects the passenger's discretion.
A practical tip: send us the flight-side contact's details as soon as you receive them, along with the passenger's exact name. These two elements are often enough to settle the final details without a cascade of messages.
Arranging a heliport transfer: the IKIGAI process
To request a transfer, tell us the start or end address, the helicopter flight time, passenger names and number of bags. We issue a firm quote before confirmation, provide the name-board greeting and follow the times you give us. 24/7 availability is confirmed on request, by WhatsApp, e-mail or form, with invoicing suited to companies, family offices and concierge teams.
A VIP chauffeur can be combined with an hourly or daily hire when the day includes several appointments: see the chauffeur at disposal page. For airports, compare with Orly airport and find more pointers in our Airports & travel section. A general guide also exists: airport, station and heliport transfers.
