Private NYC Helicopter Tour From Westchester
See Manhattan from above on a private helicopter flight from Westchester
Duration
30 Mins- 1 Hour
Ideal For
2-6 people
Includes
Private helicopter tour
Highlights
Explore New York City from above on a private helicopter tour departing from Westchester County Airport. Choose a 30- or 45-minute route to match the landmarks you want to see.
- Fly privately with an experienced pilot from takeoff to landing
- Choose 30 minutes for Upper and Midtown Manhattan views
- Upgrade to 45 minutes to add Lower Manhattan and New York Harbor
- See sights like Central Park, Empire State Building, and George Washington Bridge
- Spot Freedom Tower, Ellis Island, and the Statue of Liberty area on the 45-minute route
What's Included
- Private helicopter tour
- Roundtrip transfer from Manhattan (if option booked)
Things to know
An airport fee of $35 per person is not included. Weight and height limits apply by helicopter type, including a 250 lb (113 kg) per-person limit in the R44 helicopter.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel more than 48 hours before departure: $50 per person fee. Less than 48 hours, no-shows, or late arrivals forfeit tickets; changes not allowed within 48 hours. Operator may cancel due to weather/maintenance/security; you can choose an alternative date or a full refund.
FAQs
Yes. The tour does not include airport fees of $35 per person.
Yes. In the R44 helicopter, the maximum is 250 lbs (113 kg) per person and 500 lbs (226 kg) combined, with a maximum passenger height of 6 ft 3 in (192 cm). In 6-passenger Airbus helicopters, the maximum combined passenger weight is 1000 lbs (453 kg).
Yes. Children 18 years and under must be accompanied by an adult or have parental consent. Children under 2 fly at no cost if they can safely fit on a parent’s lap.
Meeting details
67 Tower Road, West Harrison, NY 10604
More about the Empire State Building
The Empire State Building rises from the heart of Midtown Manhattan as one of the most recognizable silhouettes in the world, and seeing it from the open sky transforms it from a postcard image into a living, breathing landmark. On this private helicopter tour from Westchester, the Empire State Building becomes a centerpiece of your aerial journey over New York City, framed against the dense grid of skyscrapers, the shimmer of the Hudson and East Rivers, and the sprawl of the five boroughs below. Lifting off from Westchester County Airport means skipping the congestion of city heliports and arriving at the Manhattan skyline in style, with the Empire State Building drawing closer through the cockpit windows minute by minute.
From the air, you will trace the contours of Central Park, glide past the spire of the Chrysler Building, and bank toward the Empire State Building for views that ground-level visitors simply cannot get. The Art Deco crown, the slender antenna, the way the tower anchors the avenues running north and south, all of it comes into sharp focus from your private cabin. The headset crackles with commentary while the rotor hum settles into the background, and the light shifting across the limestone facade gives the Empire State Building a different mood depending on the hour, whether washed in golden afternoon sun or glowing with its signature evening colors.
This experience suits couples planning a milestone celebration, families wanting an unforgettable first look at New York, photographers chasing once-in-a-lifetime angles, and travelers from the Westchester area who want a seamless, private way to take in the skyline. If the Empire State Building has lived on your bucket list as a place to visit, seeing it from a helicopter turns that wish into something far more cinematic, a memory tied to the rhythm of flight and the full sweep of Manhattan spread out beneath you.
