What Can I Expect

Helicopter rides over North Yorkshire! As they say around these parts: 'If it's not in Yorkshire, it's not worth visiting'. Perhaps just as well  these sightseeing flights in North Yorkshire take off from Elvington Airfield - right in the heart of the glorious Yorkshire countryside.

Just southeast of York city centre, Elvington airfield is quite a special place, having played a pivotal role during WW2, as home to a heavy bomber RAF squadron and two French squadrons. Then post-war it was all about the Americans.

All this history is what makes the North Yorkshire sightseeing by helicopter so fascinating. You get to hover over Elvington, where the vestiges of its previous important military roles are best seen from the air. And of course, beyond the airfield, you've got gorgeous rolling Yorkshire, with far-reaching views.

Those on the 18 and 25-mile helicopter rides will stay in and around the Elvington area. To fly further afield and see even more classic North Yorkshire sites, we can highly recommend the 30-minute tours. You'll fly as far as York, where you'll be treated to views of some of those fabulous sights and landmarks that could include the Minster, Clifford's Tower, the Shambles and the Transport Museum too.

As we mentioned, all helicopter rides operate out of the historic Elvington Airfield. This is also home to the Yorkshire Air Museum, so all in all a great day out for anyone who is into aviation. The rides are also ideal for anyone who wants to see the best of North Yorkshire from the amazing viewpoint of being a passenger in a helicopter!

When Is It Available

• Selected weekends from March to October
• All flights 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 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