It was opened with the support of Prince Rainier III in 1976, with only one helipad, later expanded.

The heliport is located directly on the Mediterranean coastline in the vicinity of the Stade Louis II.

[7] Many passengers arrive at NCE by plane and connect via helicopter as this is the fastest (but most costly) option to get to Monaco from further away.

Shuttle buses provide connections to and from the heliport with major hotels and many other locations within Monaco.

Compagnie des Autobus de Monaco operates two bus routes, which stop in the vicinity of the heliport.