New York Skyline Tourby helicopter

Take off from Westchester for a NYC helicopter tour over Manhattan

New York, USA

Tour duration 30' Flight duration 30' Offered in English

Overview

Discover New York City from above on a shared 30 minute helicopter sightseeing tour departing from Westchester County Airport, offering stunning aerial views of Manhattan's iconic skyline without the downtown heliport crowds. Within minutes of takeoff, you enter NYC airspace and soar past Central Park, Empire State Building, Harlem, Yankee Stadium and the George Washington Bridge, each landmark narrated live by your experienced pilot.

This Westchester based helicopter sightseeing tour gives you the perfect uptown Manhattan overview, showcasing the green expanse of Central Park framed by skyscrapers, the illuminated Empire State Building tower, and the dramatic Hudson River crossing at the George Washington Bridge.

Ideal for first time visitors, couples and small groups wanting the classic NYC skyline views in a compact timeframe.

What's Included

Aerial Views of New York City

Airport Fees ($35 Per Person)

Hotel pick up & drop off (upon request)

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Westchester County Airport

67 Tower Rd, West Harrison, NY 10604, United States

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End Point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Westchester County Airport Departure

Take off from Westchester County Airport, north of Manhattan, enjoying a calm start before quickly entering New York City airspace with open views ahead.

Central Park Aerial Views

Glide over Central Park to see its 843 acres of green space perfectly framed by the surrounding skyscrapers, revealing paths, lakes and famous landmarks from a unique overhead angle.

Empire State Building and Midtown Skyline

Pass by the Empire State Building and Midtown's dense skyline where Art Deco towers mix with modern glass buildings, creating the quintessential New York City silhouette everyone recognizes.

Harlem and Yankee Stadium

Continue uptown past Harlem's distinctive architecture and circle Yankee Stadium, catching the Bronx waterfront and stadium design that defines New York sports culture from above.

Aerial view of George Washington's Bridge

George Washington Bridge Return

Complete the loop with sweeping views of the George Washington Bridge spanning the Hudson River, seeing how Manhattan connects to New Jersey before heading back to Westchester.

Things to know

Check In Time

Arrive 45 minutes before takeoff for checks and briefing.

Documentation

Be sure to have your boarding pass and a valid ID with you when you arrive for your flight.

Seating Allocation

On shared tours, seats are assigned for weight and balance during check-in.

Photography Tip

For the best photos, wear dark clothing to minimize window reflections.

What flying with hoper feels like

Everything was so easy and the tour gave perfect Midtown views including Central Park and Empire State Building.

Emily T., Australia

Taking off from Westchester felt much calmer than downtown and our pilot narration made the Empire State Building and Yankee Stadium sections really special.

Carlos R., Brazil

Pilot knew every detail about the skyline and made the Harlem and Yankee Stadium pass feel personal even on a shared helicopter sightseeing tour.

Maria V., Spain

This was the ideal length for first time NYC visitors, hitting all the uptown highlights without going too far south. Highly recommend the Westchester heliport.

Sophie L., Canada

This tour was great value and the Central Park aerial perspective plus George Washington Bridge views were my favorite photo moments.

Ahmed F., UAE

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