# White House Builds New Helipad for Hot Exhaust Choppers | US News

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Podcast: [US News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/us-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7023297)
Published: 2026-06-30T13:47:35+00:00
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Construction has begun on a new helipad on the White House South Lawn to safely accommodate the hot exhaust of the new VH-92A presidential helicopters, which have been unable to regularly land there due to lawn damage. Lockheed Martin is contributing $5 million to cover costs, and the upgrade is critical to fully transition Marine One duties from aging aircraft — a move that will allow the Marine Corps to retire decades-old helicopters. Though not officially announced, the project is seen as both practical and necessary for presidential safety and efficiency. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/6dfb2d64cd4f45f3

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