Seated in comfort, experience all the sights of Manhattan from the air on a 17-20 minute helicopter flight. Enjoy bird's-eye views of top Manhattan attractions including the Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center, the Chrysler Building, the World Financial Center, the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, Central Park and the Brooklyn Bridge. Continue up the Hudson River to the northern point of Manhattan, where you can see the George Washington Bridge, the New Jersey Palisades, Yankee Stadium, Cathedral of St. John the Divine, and Columbia University.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Heliport Landing and Facility Fees
✔ Shared Helicopter Flight (shared experience with other travelers)
✔ Fuel surcharge
✔ Live commentary on board, Floor to ceiling windows, Climate controlled cabin
✖ Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
✖ Hotel pickup and drop-off
Departure & Return
Departure:
6 East River Piers, New York, NY 10004, USA
Check-in is 30 minutes before your flight time. The heliport is a large gray cement building with a big clock on the front. Please let security know you are flying with Helicopter Flight Services and they will direct you to our staff.
Return: End right where it started.
Itinerary
1
Brooklyn Bridge
Fly over the Brooklyn Bridge.
2
Statue of Liberty
Fly past the Statue of Liberty.
3
Chrysler Building
Fly past the Chrysler Building.
4
Empire State Building
Fly past the Empire State.
5
Ellis Island
Fly past the Ellis Island.
6
The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum
Fly by the 9/11 Memorial.
7
Central Park
Fly past Central Park.
8
Yankee Stadium
Glimpse the Yankee Stadium from the Hudson River.
9
Rockefeller Center
Fly past the Rockefeller Center.
10
George Washington Bridge
Fly over the George Washington Bridge.
11
Hudson River
Fly over the Hudson River.
12
Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine
Fly past the Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine.
13
Columbia University
Fly past Columbia University.
14
Brookfield Place
Fly past the Brookfield Place.
15
Chelsea Piers Sports & Entertainment Complex
Fly past Chelsea Piers.
16
HeliNY
Fly past Helicopter Flight Services.
17
Palisades Interstate Park
Fly past the Palisade Interstate Park.
18
Intrepid Museum
Fly past the Intrepid Sea.
19
One World Trade Center
Fly by the One World Trade Center
Additional info
• Wheelchair accessible
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Due to comfort and weight / balance of the aircraft, passengers weighing over 275 lbs may be unable to fly. If passengers require a seat belt extender they will not be able to attend
• A current valid government issued photo ID is required on the day of travel
• All bags are subject to inspection. Complimentary lockers are available to hold belongings while flying
• Children must be accompanied by an adult. Children under 2 must sit in an adults lap at no charge.