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See the most famous landmark in the United States in all her glory—the Statue of Liberty! Come eye to eye with this beautiful symbol of American liberty. This will be the best view you will ever get of the Yankee Rose.
You will fly over the famous immigration port, Ellis Island. You’ll also have a bird’s eye view of Governors Island, which played an important role in the American Revolution, the War of 1812, and the American Civil War.
As you soar over the Hudson River, you’ll view the canyons of Manhattan’s famous Skyscrapers. The Empire State building, the Chrysler building, the Woolworth building, and the Met Life building (formerly the Pam Am building) are all easily visible on this tour.
You will also catch a glimpse of the sprawling George Washington Bridge on this tour.
All Guests must observe the following security requirements:
--must have a valid photo ID (passport or drivers license)
--must check in all bags with security
--no handbags or carry on baggage will be allowed on the flight
--must walk through a metal detector
--must pay a mandatory Heliport Security Fee of $2.50 per person
--personal cameras and video equipment are permitted after a security check
Schedule Details
Operating Times: Flights daily 9am–9pm
Duration: Approximately 10-12 minutes
Start Location: there are 3 departure locations—
VIP Heliport
West 30th Street & 12th Avenue
-operates daily 9am to 9pm (through February 28th closes at 7:30pm)
-flights depart every 15 minutes
-$2.50 security fee must be paid at heliport
-All passengers using the VIP Heliport are required to pay a $15 facility fee at the heliport.
Downtown Heliport
Pier 6 on the East River
-Monday-Friday 9am t 6pm
-Saturday 9am to 6pm
-closed Sundays and holidays
-flights depart every 30 minutes
-$2.50 security fee must be paid at heliport
Paulus Hook Pier
Jersey City, NJ, 4 blocks south of Exchange Place
-operates daily 9am to 7pm
-flights depart every 15 minutes
-$2.50 security fee must be paid at heliport
Age Requirements: Children under 30lbs can sit on a parent’s lap, children over 35lbs must occupy their own seat at the adult rate.
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