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Shared NYC Helicopter Tour from Westchester

30 Minutes Round trip from New York Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Shared helicopter flight over New York City
02 Aerial views of Midtown Manhattan and Central Park
03 See landmarks including the Empire State Building and Madison Square Garden
04 30-minute flight reaches NYC airspace in just minutes
05 Extended 45-minute option includes Lower Manhattan sights
06 View One World Trade Center, the Statue of Liberty, and Brooklyn Bridge on 45-minute tours
07 Departure from Westchester County Airport in White Plains
08 Optional roundtrip transfer from Manhattan available

See New York City from above on a shared helicopter flight departing from Westchester County Airport in White Plains. In just minutes, you’ll be in NYC airspace, taking in sweeping views of the Manhattan skyline and some of the city’s most iconic landmarks from a unique aerial perspective.

The 30-minute tour showcases Midtown Manhattan highlights including Central Park, the Empire State Building, Madison Square Garden, Harlem, Yankee Stadium, and the George Washington Bridge. For travellers choosing the extended 45-minute option, the route continues to Lower Manhattan for views of One World Trade Center, the Financial District, the Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge, Battery Park, and Ellis Island.

Shared flights are operated with other passengers on board, and selected options also include roundtrip transfer from Manhattan to the airport.

See New York City from above on a shared helicopter flight departing from Westchester County Airport in White Plains.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 30 Minutes

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

City New York

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Wings Air Helicopters

Day 02

Empire State Building

Day 03

Central Park

Day 04

Madison Square Garden

Day 05

One World Trade Center (45 Minute Tours Only)

Day 06

Financial District (45 Minute Tours Only)

Day 07

Statue of Liberty (45 Minute Tours Only)

Day 08

Brooklyn Bridge (45 Minute Tours Only)

Day 09

Wings Air Helicopters

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Shared Helicopter Tour (with other passengers)
Roundtrip transfer from Manhattan (if option selected)

What's Not Included

Airport fee $35 per person

Know before you go

Subject to favorable weather conditions and helicopter maintenance; if canceled due to these reasons, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund.
This is not a private tour. Shared flights require a minimum of 2-4 passengers to operate and may be cancelled if minimum is not met.
Tours depart and arrive at Westchester County Airport in White Plains, a relaxed crowd-free location just outside NYC easily accessed by public transit (Metro-North rail from Grand Central Terminal) or car (free parking).
Convenient roundtrip transfers are available from anywhere in Manhattan for additional fee (if option selected).
Routes are subject to change based on weather, air traffic control and temporary flight restrictions.
2-3 passengers fly in Robinson R44 helicopter, 4-6 passengers fly in AStar helicopter.
Maximum weight 250 lbs (113 kg) per person and 500 lbs (226 kg) combined in R44 helicopter. Maximum passenger height in R44 helicopter is 6 ft 3 in (192 cm). Maximum weight 1000 lbs (453 kg) combined in Airbus helicopters.
Children 18 years and under must be accompanied by an adult or have parental consent.
Children under 2 years old fly at no cost if they can safely fit on parent's lap.
Samsung Galaxy Note 7 phones are not allowed on helicopter flights.
Wheelchair accessible. Please contact operator for more information.