See Asheville-area landmarks from the air
12-mile helicopter flight
Take a 12-mile helicopter flight from Asheville Regional Airport. Fly near Lake Julian for distant panoramic views of the Smoky Mountains, Pisgah National Forest, and downtown Asheville.
Receive a full refund with at least 24 hours' notice. No-shows are charged the full price. Receive a full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.
Product ID: JWUWEG
Flights are not guaranteed to be private. The operator may fill all available seats, with up to 3 passengers per flight.
All passengers are weighed at check-in under Federal Aviation Administration regulations. Only the flight crew can access passenger weights, and the information is kept confidential.
Reservation times are subject to a waiting period of up to 30 minutes.
Scenic Helicopter Tours, 240 Wright Brothers Way, Fletcher, NC 28732
Pilot names like Matt, Andrew, Tyler, Adam, and Taylor come up again and again in these reviews, which tells you something important: the staff here genuinely leaves an impression. Reviewers consistently describe their pilots as knowledgeable, smooth on the controls, and surprisingly personable, often doubling as tour guides who make the experience feel special rather than transactional. One crew even went out of their way to accommodate a guest in a wheelchair and helped celebrate a 93rd birthday with extra care. The flights themselves draw serious praise, especially for fall foliage views, with multiple reviewers specifically recommending the longer tour option over the shorter one. First-timers seem to be well taken care of, with clear pre-flight instructions and a relaxed, professional atmosphere that puts nervous passengers at ease. Repeat visits appear to be genuinely common here, which is usually a reliable sign that the experience holds up.
It was a nice flight!!!
Roman Karimberdyiev
August 17, 2026
It was a nice flight!!!
Roman Karimberdyiev
August 17, 2026
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