What Can I Expect

Brilliant helicopter rides in Blackpool! See piers, promenades, the famous Pleasure Beach and the Blackpool Tower from the air on these thrilling 30-minute helicopter tours!

Setting off from Blackpool Airport, you couldn't get any nearer to the famous seaside resort if you tried. This historic airport is just south of the town towards Lytham St Annes, perched on the hillside above the sea. Flying has been happening here since 1909 and it's a superb departure airport for these rides and just so convenient too.

After take off, the helicopter will head north towards Blackpool. You will easily be able to point out sights such as the three piers, the pretty Winter Gardens and Stanley Park from the chopper - and it really is amazing to look down on it all.

As well as the beaches and town, you will, of course, fly right over Blackpool Tower. The tower has dominated the skyline on this seaside resort since 1894 and you're in for a treat with a superb aerial view of this iconic landmark.

Using the headset intercom, your helicopter pilot will point out more intricate landmarks in Blackpool town centre, such as the Grand Theatre, the red brick Victorian Imperial Hotel and Bonny Street Market. You will even be able to see people riding the famous 'Big One' roller coaster at the famous 42-acre Pleasure Beach theme park and fun fair.

Book your seat for your Blackpool helicopter ride -it's the best and only way to see this much-loved resort from the air!

When Is It Available

• Selected weekend dates from April to October
• Dates and flight times are subject to availability and weather conditions

Suitable For

• Minimum age six
• Under 12s must be accompanied by a participating adult
• Maximum height 6ft 6ins
• Weight restrictions: maximum 15 stone*   please see anything else section

Spectators

• Spectators are welcome to come and watch the take off and landing.

Anything Else

• Flying activities have maximum weights (per seat) to ensure health and safety along with the comfort of fellow passenger
• You must enter passenger/participant weight at the time of booking an experience. If weight varies between the time of initial booking and date of flight experience it remains the responsibility of the customer to update their individual weight via their online account prior to flight
• All passengers will be weighed before flight and if disparity exists between weight disclosed and actual weight (within reason), the passenger may be illegible to fly

*   Pleasure Flights (Helicopter)

• Group size of One – Max 15 Stone (95kg)
• Group size of Two – Max 30 Stone (190kg)
• Group size of Three – Max 43 Stone (273kg)
• Group size of Four – Max 56 Stone (355kg)
• Group size of Five – Max 66 Stone (420kg)
• Group size of Six - Max 76 Stone (485kg) 

• Please note that the maximum weight limit for the Co Pilot Seat on a helicopter pleasure flight varies depending on aircraft and other operational considerations (subject to availability upgrade payable direct)
• If as a party of one you weigh in excess of 15 stone, you may still be able to fly however you will need to purchase an additional seat. This seat will either have to remain unoccupied or can be occupied by an individual as long as the combined total as listed above is not exceeded