Fire Risk Assessment Techniques for eVTOL Operations at Heliports

doi:10.4050/F-0081-2025-0156

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Fire Risk Assessment Techniques for eVTOL Operations at Heliports

Jeff Gonzales, Andy Krebs, Ryan Naru, Joby Aviation

https://doi.org/10.4050/F-0081-2025-0156

Abstract:
This paper identifies key considerations necessary to perform a fire risk assessment for electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) operations at heliports. Fire and life safety goals, objectives, and performance (i.e., acceptance) criteria are postulated for heliport structures designed to accommodate vertical takeoff and landing of eVTOL aircraft. Quantitative techniques used to assess performance criteria, such as design fire development and fire modeling, are discussed for localized and large-scale fire events. Select heliport design elements that support fire and life safety are identified. The paper concludes with recommendations for future fire safety research efforts related to eVTOL operations at heliports.