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Nearly 100 Years of Aviation History - from seaplanes to eVTOLs.
New York city's Flagship Waterfront Launchpad
DowntownSkyport.com is the exact-match domain for New York City’s rebranded Downtown Skyport at Pier 6 - the future hub for eVTOLs, urban logistics, and the Blue Highway. Inquire to acquire.


The Original Downtown Skyport

It started here. And it starts here again.
In the 1930s, Downtown Skyport connected New York to the skies - seaplanes rising from the East River.
Now, the name returns. Same waterfront. New engines.
Before Urban Air Mobility was even imagined, this site was launching bold ideas.
From heritage to horizon, Downtown Skyport still leads the way.

Seaplanes docked at New York’s East River, 1930s - the city’s first waterfront launchpad.

Floatplanes at the Downtown waterfront, 1930s - early pioneers of urban air mobility.

Bennett Air Service seaplane taking off near the Brooklyn Bridge, 1930s.

100 Years of Downtown Skyport History

Downtown Skyport is more than a project - it’s a legacy nearly a century in the making.In the 1930s, when New York first imagined the skies as part of its infrastructure, seaplanes lifted off from the East River, connecting the city to the world. Almost 100 years later, that same waterfront is being reimagined as Downtown Skyport - New York City’s flagship multi-modal hub, built for the era of eVTOLs, urban logistics, and the Blue Highway.This isn’t history repeating. It’s history electrified.


The Downtown Manhattan Heliport

In 1960, Pier 6 was reborn as the Downtown Manhattan Heliport - the first purpose-built heliport in the United States.From this pad, Wall Street executives, diplomats, and even the President of the United States flew directly into the financial district.For decades, it was the fastest route into New York’s core of power, making Pier 6 an essential gateway for business and government.


2020s Transformation: Downtown Skyport

The concession guarantees the City a minimum $2.75M annually, escalating 4% each year or 42.5% of gross receipts - underscoring the scale and permanence of the Downtown Skyport project.

On April 3, 2025, New York City officially rebranded the Downtown Manhattan Heliport as Downtown Skyport.
At a ribbon-cutting ceremony led by the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC), a 20-year concession was awarded to Downtown Skyport LLC (Skyports + Groupe ADP).
This rebrand marked the city’s commitment to transform Pier 6 into a multi-modal hub for electric air taxis, maritime freight, and sustainable urban mobility.
What began on the East River in the 1930s with Pan Am seaplanes is now reborn as the launchpad for the next century of aviation, logistics, and innovation.

The exact-match domain for the rebranded Pier 6 heliport - now officially recognized as Downtown Skyport.
Cited in press, planning, and public statements, this domain captures the future of flight, freight, and waterfront mobility.
Privately owned. Perfectly positioned.

From heritage to horizon. Same waterfront. New engines.

As electric air mobility expands, Downtown Skyport becomes the hub connecting land, sky, and sea.
From advanced eVTOL infrastructure to maritime freight integration, it’s more than a location - it’s the platform.
And only one name matches the future exactly:
DowntownSkyport.com
Exclusive. Historic. Future-proof.

downtownskyport.com

This isn’t a domain. It’s digital frontage.
And like Manhattan - there’s only one.

The exact-match domain for the rebranded Pier 6 heliport - now officially recognized as Downtown Skyport.
Cited in press, planning, and public statements, this domain captures the future of flight, freight, and waterfront mobility.
Privately owned. Perfectly positioned.

Map: Projected NYC eVTOL Network (Archer Aviation, 2025)
Displayed for informational and illustrative purposes only. Sourced from official Archer Aviation investor materials. This site is independently owned and not affiliated with Archer Aviation or its partners.

Source: Archer Aviation. All rights and trademarks belong to Archer Aviation Inc. This domain is not affiliated with Archer Aviation and is used strictly for non-commercial commentary and reference.

From seaplanes to eVTOLs, New York’s air grid is born at Downtown Skyport.

Archer’s NYC launch network - early corridor mapping, 2025

Planned eVTOL routes linking Downtown Skyport to Midtown and JFK, 2025.

Future air grid over Manhattan - Archer eVTOL network visualization, 2025.

Federal Aviation Directive | June 11, 2025

Direct acquisition inquiries via email - serious buyers only.
Escrow.com exclusively. Final transaction strictly under NDA.
Verified X handle and Instagram handle @downtownskyport included with domain.

Lease option available: We offer a long‑term license with annual escalations; please inquire for terms.
All inquiries welcome. Asset held by a private digital investor.

Disclaimer: This site is not affiliated with Downtown Skyport LLC, Skyports Infrastructure, Groupe ADP, NYCEDC, or any official government or aviation entities. This domain is independently owned.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Downtown Skyport?
Downtown Skyport is the official rebrand of the Downtown Manhattan Heliport at Pier 6, announced by NYCEDC in April 2025. It is being developed as New York’s flagship vertiport and multi-modal hub for electric air taxis, maritime freight, and advanced urban mobility.

Where is Downtown Skyport located?
The site is located at Pier 6 on the East River, in the Financial District of Manhattan. Historically used for seaplanes and helicopters, it now serves as the anchor for New York City’s eVTOL and waterfront logistics network.

Who operates Downtown Skyport?
In 2025, NYCEDC awarded a 20-year concession to Downtown Skyport LLC, a partnership between Skyports Infrastructure and Groupe ADP, to operate, upgrade, and modernize the facility.

Why is Downtown Skyport important?
Downtown Skyport connects aviation history with the future of electric flight. It is expected to serve Archer Aviation, Joby Aviation, Blade, and other advanced air mobility companies, supporting both passenger travel and the Blue Highway freight network.

About Downtown Skyport

Downtown Skyport is the official rebrand of the Downtown Manhattan Heliport at Pier 6, announced by NYCEDC in April 2025. It is being developed as New York’s flagship vertiport and multi-modal hub for electric air taxis, maritime freight, and advanced urban mobility.

Location

The site is located at Pier 6 on the East River, in the Financial District of Manhattan. Historically used for seaplanes and helicopters, it now anchors New York City’s eVTOL and waterfront logistics network.

Operations

In 2025, NYCEDC awarded a 20-year concession to Downtown Skyport LLC, a partnership between Skyports Infrastructure and Groupe ADP, to operate, modernize, and expand the facility.

Significance

Downtown Skyport connects aviation history with the future of electric flight. It is expected to serve Archer Aviation, Joby Aviation, Blade, and other advanced air mobility companies, supporting both passenger travel and the Blue Highway freight network. This domain — DowntownSkyport.com — is the exact-match digital frontage for the project and the city’s $2B+ investment in urban aviation infrastructure.