New York Helicopter Tours 2026

Standard tours run 12 to 15 minutes, covering the Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge, One World Trade Center and Central Park. The 20-minute tour adds the George Washington Bridge and Yankee Stadium. The 30-minute all-inclusive tour covers the full island of Manhattan from tip to tip.

All tours depart from the Downtown Manhattan Heliport at Pier 6, near the southern tip of Manhattan. The heliport is a short walk from the Wall Street subway station (2/3 lines) or a taxi ride from Midtown.

Yes. Both Manhattan Helicopters and NY Helicopter operate under FAA regulations with commercially rated pilots, modern aircraft and full safety briefings before each flight. Flights are cancelled in heavy fog, storms or high winds.

Sunset flights offer the most dramatic views, with the Manhattan skyline lit golden and the city lights switching on. Morning flights have the clearest skies and shortest shadows for photography. Midday is the most available but can be hazy in summer.

Yes. Helicopter tours sell out, especially weekend sunset slots and summer weekdays. Book at least a week ahead for your preferred time. Same-day availability is rare.