See Biltmore Estate lights and Asheville city glow by helicopter
Helicopter flight, City views
Take a scenic night helicopter flight over Asheville for views of the lit-up Biltmore Estate and downtown city glow. Fly north along Highway 26 toward Biltmore Forest, with highlights including Biltmore House and Antler Hill Village.
Per-seat weight limit is 300 lbs, with a maximum combined group weight of 550 lbs for up to 3 per flight. Reservation times may have up to a 30-minute waiting period.
Full refund with 24 hours notice of cancellation. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. No-shows will be charged the full price.
Your check-in time is your reservation time. You do not need to arrive early.
Check in at Scenic Helicopter Tours' Asheville Office, where your tour departs. It’s located in the Blue Signature Flight Support building.
Yes. The per-seat weight limit is 300 lbs. Flights can take a maximum of 3 passengers, with a combined group weight not to exceed 550 lbs.
Asheville, NC
Visitors consistently rave about the professionalism and friendliness of the entire team here. Pilots like Andrew, Tyler, Matt, Adam, and Taylor get mentioned by name for their smooth flying, local knowledge, and personable approach. The staff goes out of their way to accommodate guests with special needs, including helping wheelchair users and making elderly visitors feel comfortable and safe. First-time helicopter riders particularly appreciate how clear and patient everyone is with instructions. The views are spectacular, especially during foliage season when the mountain scenery really shines. People love that there are different flight lengths available, from quick two-minute samplings to longer tours, making it accessible for various budgets. The experience clearly leaves an impression since many reviewers mention planning return visits or receiving discount coupons for future flights. One minor note: someone mentioned difficulty with online booking, though this seems to be an isolated technical issue rather than a widespread problem.
Great experience, Friendly service
Lars Bildat
December 23, 2025
Great experience, Friendly service
Lars Bildat
December 23, 2025