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    Scenic Airplane Tour of Outer Banks in a Cessna 172

    See the Outer Banks from above on a flexible Cessna sightseeing flight

    4.6 stars• 1.8K reviews
    From$111/ flightincl. taxes and fees

    Duration

    5–60 mins

    Ideal For

    Up to 3 people

    Includes

    Cessna 172 flight, aerial views

    Highlights

    Rise above the Outer Banks in a Cessna 172, with sightseeing, inlet, and custom aerial routes. Take in broad coastal views from the aircraft’s high-wing design.
    • Explore the Outer Banks from a bird’s-eye perspective
    • Choose from sightseeing, inlet, and custom aerial routes
    • Look for Roanoke Island, Jockey’s Ridge, Bodie Island Lighthouse, and Oregon Inlet
    • Photograph coastal landmarks including the Wright Brothers National Memorial

    Know before you go

    • Arrive 5 minutes early for check-in
    • Combined passenger weight limit: 500 lbs
    • Dress for the weather; sneakers are recommended
    • Expect weather-related flight decisions close to departure when conditions are unsafe

    Cancellation Policy

    Receive a full refund when you cancel at least 48 hours before the scheduled activity. No refunds for cancellations within 48 hours. Reschedule or request a wind check until the day before; same-day rescheduling is not available. Late arrivals and no-shows are not refunded or rescheduled.

    FAQs

    Combined passenger weight is limited to 500 lbs. If your group exceeds the limit, refunds are not available and additional flights may be needed.

    Dress for the weather forecast. Sneakers are recommended.

    Weather-related flight decisions may be made close to departure. If the flight is cancelled due to unsafe weather, you can reschedule or receive a refund for any portion of the activity you could not complete.

    Meeting details

    410 Airport Road, Manteo, NC 27954

    Experience provided by Kitty Hawk Kites
    Experience provided by Kitty Hawk Kites

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    5 Minute Tour

    $111.30

    Approx. 5 minutes • Price per flight and includes up to 2 passengers

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    Discovery Tour

    $210.94

    Approx. 10-15 minutes • Price per flight and includes up to 2 passengers

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    Inlet Tour

    $316.94

    Approx. 40 minutes • Price per flight and includes up to 2 passengers

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    Custom Tour

    $422.94

    Approx. 1 hour • Price per flight and includes up to 2 passengers

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    Review 1 of 2
    5/5

    Great spot for a bunch of cool stuff. Huge selection of some of the best regular and sport kites. Dunes are a great place to visit and fly kites. Lots of little shops also.

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    Kenny Edwards

    July 9, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    Great spot for a bunch of cool stuff. Huge selection of some of the best regular and sport kites. Dunes are a great place to visit and fly kites. Lots of little shops also.

    Photo of Kenny Edwards

    Kenny Edwards

    July 9, 2026

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