Private New York City Open-Door Helicopter Flight from Westchester

• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• Photo flights depart from Westchester County Airport in White Plains, a relaxed crowd-free location just outside of NYC and easily accessed by public transit (including Metro-North rail from Grand Central Terminal) or car (with free parking included)
• Convenient round-trip transfers are available from anywhere in Manhattan for an additional fee (if option selected)
• Photo flights go directly over Manhattan (except restricted areas), and routes are subject to change based on weather, air traffic control, and temporary flight restrictions
• 2-3 passengers fly in Robinson R44 helicopter, 4-5 passengers fly in AStar helicopter.
• Maximum weight 250 lbs per passenger, also subject to combined weight limits per helicopter: 500 lbs (226 kg) in 3-passenger R44 helicopter and 1,000 lbs (453 kg) in 5-passenger Airbus helicopters. 
• Maximum passenger height in 3-passenger R44 helicopter is 6 ft 3 in (192 cm).
• Flights should be booked for the first days of your New York visit, in case of schedule changes due to bad weather or helicopter maintenance
• Photo flights are flown with open doors unless otherwise requested. Door removal is at the sole discretion of Pilot In Command
• Wheelchair accessible
• Near public transportation
• Infants must sit on laps
• Transportation is wheelchair accessible
• Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
• Doors are not removed if it's less than 30 degrees Fahrenheit (-1 Celsius) outside
• Passengers must wear 'quick release' seatbelts during the entire flight
• Cameras and smartphones must be secured with neck straps or wrist straps. Smartphone holders are provided by local partner upon request for additional fee
• Bags and any loose items must be stowed or left behind for the entire duration of the flight
• The use of poles or selfie sticks that could protrude from the aircraft is prohibited
• Legs and feet must be kept inside the helicopter at all times. Anyone violating this important safety policy is subject to the immediate termination of their flight with no refund and a penalty of $250 USD
• Minimum age of 14 years
• Under 18 years of age requires parental or guardian consent
• Samsung Galaxy Note 7 phones are not allowed on helicopter flights
• Most travelers can participate
• Please note: this tour departs and arrives in Westchester.
• This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
• OPERATED BY Wings Air Helicopters

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

• This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Learn more about cancellations.