Helicopters can take off from anywhere - runways, docks, building roofs, ship's decks.
If it's a purpose-made spot it's usually called a helipad or a heliport.
A helipad
Vertical take off and set down for one Helicopters can hover.
heliport
Originally to take off and land where there were no runways.
They can land and take off almost anywhere.
Helicopters are not like airplanes. They hover up and start to move forward.They do not take off like airplanes.So they do not move slowly before taking off.
Take On Helicopters happened in 2011.
They have no need of runway because they can lift off vertically
Hover VTOL (Vertical Take Off and Landing) aircraft can hover as well as helicopters, but helicopters can do it more efficiently and, therefore, can do it for longer periods.
Take On Helicopters was created on 2011-10-27.
Amphibious airplanes can take off and land on water or land. They are fixed-wing seaplanes that are equipped with retractable wheels.Amphibious helicopters are modified helicopters that can take off and land on either water or land. They are invaluable for rescue work on the water.
No, a helicopter cannot take off from the moon because there is no atmosphere to generate lift for the rotor blades to work. Helicopters rely on air density to generate lift, and the lack of atmosphere on the moon makes it impossible for a helicopter to fly.