Manhattan Classic Helicopter Tour

Check in time is 45 minutes prior to your scheduled flight time. All passengers are required to provide a government issued photo ID. A photo ID of the person providing payment is required at the time of check-in. We reserve the right to refuse boarding to passengers that do not provide a government issued ID of the person making payment for services provided.

Heliport Fees

The $40 Heliport Fee per Person is mandated by the Downtown Manhattan Heliport. Heliport fees MUST be paid upon arrival at the time of check-in and can be paid with either Cash or by Credit Card.

Additional Information

No bags are allowed onboard the helicopter. You will be able to take cell phones, tablets, smartphones, cameras, and sunglasses into the helicopter, EXCEPT Galaxy Note 7, everything else has to be left at the heliport. For your convenience, token-operated lockers are provided at the heliport. Tokens can be purchased for $2 at the token dispenser machine.

Please note that any changes to this flight would have to be made at least 24 hours in advance via email or by calling us at 212-422-1700.

Please remember to bring each passenger’s government-issued photo ID (valid Passport or Driver’s License or State ID) in order to take the flight.

Credit/Debit cardholder MUST be present at the heliport at the time of check-in for the tour. The card that was used to purchase the tour must be displayed and must match the cardholder’s photo identification. This is a security measure to help protect cardholders from fraudulent charges. There will be no exceptions.

If the cardholder will not be present, he/she must email or fax a copy of his/her credit card (front and back) and photo identification to us no later than 24 hours prior to the tour.

Passengers weighing 250 lbs. (113 kg) or more are required to purchase an additional seat. The maximum weight per passenger is 300 lbs. (136 kg).

Cancellations made within 24 hours of the scheduled departure time, as well as no-shows, will incur 100% of tour charges. Please contact Manhattan Helicopters at least 24 hours in advance, and we will reschedule your tour at no additional cost. Late arrivals will be addressed on a case-by-case basis depending on seating and aircraft availability. Reservations made at the heliport the day of the tour forfeit the right to cancel after payment has been made. Passengers weighing 250 lbs. (113 kg) or more are required to purchase an additional seat. The maximum weight per passenger is 300 lbs. (136 kg).

The scheduled duration of tours varies based on flight routing, airspace restrictions, and weather conditions. Manhattan Helicopters reserves the right to amend flight paths for safety without giving notice to passengers. Flight routes will be altered during Yankee home games to avoid restricted airspace. All passengers must pass through a metal detector security screening and present a valid government-issued ID for security purposes. Prices are subject to change without notice. Manhattan Helicopters reserves the right to refuse boarding to passengers or upgrade passengers at any time. Manhattan Helicopters reserves the right to alter or terminate any flights due to any circumstance including weather, security, maintenance, emergencies, aircraft availability, or acts of God.

All gift certificate sales are final and not refundable. Gift certificates can only be exchanged prior to redemption.

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