# Ken Griffin's Helipad Fight

> Miami Beach neighbors resist billionaire Ken Griffin's private helipad for his yacht.
- Title: Ken Griffin's Helipad Fight · Page Six | Shortify
- Summary: Miami Beach neighbors resist billionaire Ken Griffin's private helipad for his yacht. Miami Beach residents oppose Ken Griffin's helipad proposal to reduce…
- Keywords: ken griffin, miami beach, helipad, yacht, superyacht, defy, biscayne bay, star island, miami beach planning board, noise studies, airbus h160, news
- Source: Page Six — https://pagesix.com/2026/10/11/society/why-wont-ken-griffins-neighbors-just-let-him-build-a-little-helipad-for-his-yacht
- Published: 2026-10-11T20:07:50+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: ken griffin, miami beach, helipad, yacht, superyacht, defy, biscayne bay, star island, miami beach planning board, noise studies, airbus h160, news
## Griffin's Helipad Proposal
Citadel billionaire Ken Griffin wants a helipad at his Miami Beach marina to land his superyacht Defy.
## Neighbors Oppose Noise
Residents say helicopter noise could make their lives marginally uncomfortable.
## Noise Study Finds Quiet
Airbus H160 noise studies show 13 seconds of takeoffs and landings equal ordinary conversation.

> noise from the 13 seconds of takeoffs and landings would be comparable to that of an ordinary conversation on a nearby condominium balcony
## Planning Board Vote Next Week
Miami Beach planning board will vote on Griffin's helipad proposal on November 3.
## Key takeaway

Miami Beach residents oppose Ken Griffin's helipad proposal to reduce helicopter travel time to his yacht.