# White House approves new helipad for larger Marine One helicopter

The White House confirmed plans to build a new helipad to accommodate the supersized version of the Marine One presidential helicopter. The upgrade is needed because the current landing zone cannot safely handle the larger aircraft. This reflects ongoing modernization of the presidential transport fleet.

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## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/05/white-house-helipad-marine-one-chopper) — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 21:25:05 GMT