Manhattan · 12–15 min
The fastest way to see Manhattan from above — Statue of Liberty, One World Trade Center, Empire State Building in 12 to 15 minutes.
Lifting off from the Downtown Manhattan Heliport, the route arcs south along the Hudson — past Battery Park and the Statue of Liberty — then crosses the harbor to Governors Island, climbs along Lower Manhattan past One World Trade Center, and tracks east over the Brooklyn, Manhattan and Williamsburg Bridges before returning along the East River. Seventeen landmarks in a quarter of an hour, captured through panoramic windows in a Bell 407 or AS350 helicopter.
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Heliport facility fee ($40) is paid at check-in and not included in operator prices unless noted by the provider. Prices live, updated hourly.
The Downtown Manhattan Heliport charges a $40 facility fee per person, paid at check-in. Whether the fee is included in your booking depends on the operator (HeliNY, Zip, Charm, Manhattan Helicopters), not the booking site you use. Most operators do NOT include it — you pay it on top at the heliport. HeliNY combines it with a fuel surcharge for $45 total. Flights from Westchester, Linden or Essex County have no such fee.
No. The Downtown Manhattan Heliport is closed on Sundays for sightseeing tours. If you need to fly on a Sunday, depart from Linden, Essex County, Kearny or Westchester — these heliports are open seven days a week.
Most operators have a 275 lb / 125 kg per-person limit. HeliNY is stricter at 250 lb / 113 kg on its Bell 407 fleet. Above the limit, you need a "comfort seat" or extra seat (surcharges vary: HeliNY $99 / $149 / $249, other operators typically $99–$150). HeliNY weighs all passengers at check-in and assigns seats by weight for flight balance.
Closed-toe shoes are required for safety. In summer: light clothing plus a light jacket (the cabin is air-conditioned). In winter: layers and a scarf. Avoid hats or loose accessories near the rotor area — they can become projectiles. Sunglasses are strongly recommended for daytime flights.
Yes. Government-issued photo ID is required for every passenger, including children. Passport, driver's license or national ID card are all accepted. Without ID, the operator can refuse boarding — no refund.
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