New Tulsa Police hangar and heliport facility unveiled

City of Tulsa leadership celebrated the ribbon cutting of the Tulsa Police Department's new hanger and heliport facility on Tuesday.

Located behind the Tulsa Police Academy, the state-of-the-art facility enhances air support capabilities, ensuring officer safety and improved response times across the city. Chief Dennis Larsen, Mayor Monroe Nichols and Tulsa City Council Chair Phil Lakin, Jr. all spoke at the event Tuesday afternoon.

Inside, the building features various essential amenities, including modern offices, restrooms, a shower, a fully equipped kitchen, a ready room for pilots and crew, and training and conference rooms. Additionally, there is a fully functional mechanics shop, storage for maintenance operations, and convenient parking for the facility.

This $5.42 million project was made possible with $3.5 million in funding from the American Rescue Plan Act, a $1 million donation from the Hardesty Family Foundation, a $250,000 donation from the Chapman Foundation, and $670,000 in City capital funding.