NYC Skyline Tour

NYC Skyline Helicopter Tour from Essex County Airport

Skip the city gridlock and go straight for the views. Departing from the conveniently located Essex County Airport in Fairfield, NJ, this compact flight delivers the most photogenic angles of Manhattan—Statue of Liberty, One World Trade Center, Midtown’s icons, and more—without the hassle of crossing into Manhattan first. It’s the classic New York skyline experience, streamlined.

Rates

• $275 – NYC Skyline Helicopter Tour (per person)

Duration

20–25 minutes of flight time.

About the Experience

Check in at Essex County Airport, 27 Wright Way, Fairfield, NJ 07004, then lift off for a low-stress, high-reward sightseeing loop. Your pilot narrates as you pass Newark Airport and cruise toward the Hudson for sweeping views of Lower Manhattan. Glide by the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, trace the skyline past One World Trade Center to Midtown’s crown jewels—the Empire State Building, Chrysler Building, Times Square, The Intrepid, and Chelsea Piers—before turning back with memory-card-worthy shots of the entire island.

Highlights / Why Choose This Tour

• No Manhattan traffic: depart from Fairfield, NJ for a quick, easy start.
• Icon overload: Lady Liberty, WTC, ESB, Chrysler, Times Square—see them all in one ride.
• Prime photo angles: skyline panoramas plus close passes along the Hudson corridor.
• Daily availability: Monday–Sunday, 12:00 PM–4:30 PM.
• Pilot narration: real-time commentary and landmark callouts.

Good to Know / Additional Info

• Meeting point: Essex County Airport, 27 Wright Way, Fairfield, NJ 07004.
• What’s included: narrated helicopter tour featuring Manhattan’s major landmarks and the Statue of Liberty.
• Weight policy: passengers ≥ 250 lbs (113 kg) must purchase an additional seat; maximum per passenger is 300 lbs (136 kg). Seating assigned for weight & balance.
• Schedule: Mon–Sun, 12:00–4:30 PM (subject to daylight, weather, and airspace).
• Arrival: please arrive early for check-in and safety briefing.

Cancellations

• Cancellations within 24 hours of departure and no-shows are charged 100%.
• Contact the operator at least 24 hours in advance to reschedule at no additional cost (subject to availability).
• Same-day walk-up reservations forfeit the right to cancel after payment.

From Liberty’s torch to Midtown’s spires, every second of this flight is pure New York—without the traffic. Bring your camera, buckle in, and watch the world’s most famous skyline unfold beneath you. Book your NYC Skyline Tour today and make an unforgettable memory in 25 minutes flat!