Facilities

GM Helicopters operates a certified heliport (ICAO designator EVSM) located adjacent to our maintenance facilities, training facilities and accomodation. The site is approved for day and night operations, equipped with lighting and markings compliant with ICAO Annex 14 standards. The heliport supports safe arrival and departure for a range of helicopter types, providing direct access to hangar and maintenance services. For the latest operational information and procedures, please refer to the Latvian Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP Latvia).

An adjacent grass airstrip measuring 450 × 20 meters provides additional flexibility for light aircraft operations and pilot training. Although uncertified, the strip supports positioning flights, training, and fixed‑wing support missions. Its proximity to the heliport enables efficient mixed‑fleet operations and convenient access to maintenance and accomodation.

Modern hangars protect helicopters from weather and provide controlled conditions for maintenance. They are equipped for routine checks, inspections and storage, with flexible space allocation for different aircraft types.

We provide secure and flexible aircraft parking solutions for helicopters, supporting operators, private owners, maintenance organisations, leasing companies, and government agencies. Whether you require short-term parking during maintenance or long-term storage, our facilities are designed to protect your aircraft while ensuring convenient access and efficient ground handling.

We offer a range of aircraft parking and storage solutions, including:

• • Short-term aircraft parking
• • Long-term aircraft parking
• • Parking during scheduled maintenance
• • Secure overnight parking
• • Apron parking
• • Hangar parking (subject to availability)

Our dedicated aircraft painting facility is designed to accommodate a wide range of helicopter and aircraft types. The facility provides:

• • Enclosed preparation and painting areas
• • Controlled ventilation and filtration systems
• • Temperature and humidity monitoring
• • Safe handling of aviation paints and hazardous materials

Our Metal Workshop specializes in the design and fabrication of alternative maintenance tools to support efficient aircraft maintenance operations. When permitted by approved maintenance data, we manufacture high-quality tooling that provides a safe, practical, and cost-effective alternative to original equipment manufacturer (OEM) tools.

Our Composite Workshop designs and manufactures lightweight, durable composite products for maintenance and operational applications. Using modern production techniques, high-quality materials, and a custom-made, 27,000-litre-capacity furnace, we produce custom solutions that combine strength, durability, and ease of handling.

The workshop manufactures non-flight-critical equipment and components for aviation maintenance and operational use.

Our capabilities include:

• • Composite covers, protective panels, fairings, and housings
• • Tool storage, transport solutions, enclosures, and cases
• • Custom-moulded components, panels, and structural assemblies
• • Prototype development and low-volume production
• • Repair and refurbishment of composite components

On‑site or nearby accommodation is available for crews, students and technical staff during training or maintenance tasks. This reduces transfer times and supports intensive work schedules or courses.