St. Augustine Helicopter Tours

Hours of Operation:

Monday, Thursday, Friday: 5pm - 9pm

Saturday & Sunday: 10am - 10pm

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All prices are per person. All payments are taken in person at one of our locations.

Available Tours

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A black and white sign with a helicopter icon and the text '4 Miles' indicating the distance to the helicopter.
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White price tag with black text displaying $30.

Intro

Experience the thrill of flight in a Robinson R44! Soar 500+ feet up and enjoy stunning views from your window seat!

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A digital map display showing a helicopter icon and the text '6 Miles' indicating the distance to a location.
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White price tag with black dollar sign and the number 50

Fort Mose

Fly over the first free Black settlement in the United States for an unforgettable view of this landmark and the surrounding salt marsh!

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Sign indicating helicopter pad 8 miles away.
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Price tag showing an $85 price in black text on a white background.

Porpoise Pointe

Soar above Vilano Beach and the sparkling inlet where the Tolomato River meets the Atlantic for breathtaking coastal views!

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A digital sign showing an icon of a helicopter and the text '15 Miles'.
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White price tag with black text displaying the amount $120.

Old City

Experience jaw-dropping aerial views as you soar above Castillo de San Marcos, the Bridge of Lions, and the historic streets of the nation's oldest city!

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Navigation sign indicating helicopter is 20 miles away.
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Price tag showing a cost of 150 dollars.

Beach Cruise

Soar over the historic streets of St. Augustine before following the coastline out to the sun-soaked sands of St. Augustine for an unforgettable aerial ride!

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Road sign indicating helicopter landing zone 28 miles away.
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A white price tag with black text displaying the amount $190.

St. Johns River

Glide over the winding St. Johns River and the lush wetlands of Northeast Florida for a truly unforgettable view!

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Road sign indicating 32 miles with a helicopter symbol.
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Price display showing $225 in black text on a white background.

Fort Matanzas

Cruise south along the coast to the Spanish watchtower guarding Matanzas Inlet for a stunning look at one of Florida's most remote historic sites!

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See what our guests say!

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    "Amazing first time experience, took my wife for our anniversary and I couldn’t expect nothing more than what we received from beginning to end..."

    Ronald Lewis

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    "Had such a blast for my first time on a helicopter! Everyone was nice. Can’t wait to take my kids."

    Alexis “Lex”

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    "Absolutely HIGHLY recommend!!! The staff at the desk are polite and helpful!! Price is reasonable and fair for all incomes! The pilot was AMAZING!!"

    Kristen Morrell

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    "Absolutely 100% worth every penny. My husband and I were first time flyers and I'm so glad we chose Leading Edge."

    Jenni Bainer

Helicopter Rides in St. Augustine

Looking for an unforgettable helicopter ride in St. Augustine? Leading Edge Helicopters offers scenic helicopter tours over the historic city and Northeast Florida coastline, with routes featuring Castillo de San Marcos, the Bridge of Lions, Fort Mose, Vilano Beach, St. Johns River, World Golf Village, and Fort Matanzas.

Our sightseeing flights offer a memorable way to experience St. Augustine from above, whether you're visiting America's oldest city, planning a date, celebrating a birthday or anniversary, or taking your first helicopter flight. Choose from historic city, coastal, river, and extended sightseeing routes.

Customizable Helicopter Services

Our scheduled Robinson R44 sightseeing flights are only one part of what Leading Edge Helicopters can provide. We also offer or coordinate custom helicopter experiences and aviation services for individuals, businesses, aircraft owners, and operators. Availability depends on the location, mission, aircraft, and applicable operating requirements.

Private & Luxury Helicopter Experiences
Planning a proposal, anniversary, celebration, private flight, or other special occasion? Ask us about custom and luxury helicopter packages built around your group, location, and experience.

Corporate Events & Group Experiences
Leading Edge Helicopters can help businesses plan helicopter experiences for corporate events, client entertainment, employee events, promotions, and other private functions.

Bell 206, Bell 407 & Eurocopter/Airbus Helicopter Services
When a Robinson R44 isn't the right aircraft for the mission, larger or premium helicopters may be available, including Bell 206, Bell 407, and Eurocopter/Airbus aircraft. Contact us with your passenger count, location, date, and mission requirements so we can help identify an appropriate aircraft.

Helicopter Flight Training
Ask us about helicopter flight training for pilots and prospective students interested in rotorcraft instruction and building helicopter experience.

Helicopter Leasing
Leading Edge Helicopters works with operators, businesses, and individuals seeking helicopter leasing solutions. Contact us to discuss aircraft availability, utilization, location, and lease requirements.

Helicopter Maintenance
We can also provide helicopter maintenance services for aircraft owners and operators. Contact us with your aircraft model, maintenance requirement, and location for availability and capabilities.

Executive & Corporate Transportation
For point-to-point executive or corporate helicopter transportation, we can help coordinate an appropriate solution with properly certificated operators when required.

Have a helicopter mission that doesn't fit one of these categories? Contact Leading Edge Helicopters and tell us what you're trying to accomplish.

Superb Safety Standards

Protecting the safety of our passengers and crew is our core priority!

Continuous Pilot Training: Our pilots are required to attend instructional sessions designed to strengthen their flight capabilities and knowledge. These sessions are led by both in-house and third-party licensed experts, and go far beyond regulatory compliance for flight safety!

Proudly all Robinson R44: Robinson Helicopters is the world’s leading manufacturer of civil helicopters, and the Robinson R44 is their best-selling model. We trust this model with the safety of our passengers and crew, due to its superb reliability and responsive handling.

Pilot Licensure & Drug Testing: In order to operate any of our helicopters, our pilots must remain in total compliance with the FAA-imposed requirements of commercial licensure and participation in a federally-administered randomized drug testing program.

Maintenance Support Network: Our company has operated for over a decade in several states across the country. In this time, we’ve established a rich network of partners for maintenance support. We leverage this network of expertise to always get a second or third opinion, and ensure we are making the best decision for the safety of our passengers and crew!

An experience to remember!

Fun for all ages!

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  • Monday - Friday: 3pm - 10pm

    Saturday & Sunday: 10am - 10pm

  • Flights can depart at anytime of day! Click here to browse available tours and just Walk-In or Book Now!

  • Reservations are recommended, but Walk-Ins are welcome!

  • To book your flight, Click Here!

  • We take groups of 2 or 3 passengers at a time, depending on FAA regulated weight restrictions.

    Please note that due to FAA regulations, a single passenger cannot exceed 300lbs and a group of passengers cannot exceed 580lbs.

  • There are no age restrictions, but minors must have an authorized parent or guardian present during check-in to complete liability waivers.

    Please note that due to FAA regulations, a single passenger cannot exceed 300lbs and a group of passengers cannot exceed 580lbs.

  • Yes! Single riders are welcome to fly alone; however, a minimum of two tickets must be purchased per flight.

 Frequently Asked Questions

  • Due to FAA regulations, a single passenger cannot exceed 300lbs and a group of passengers cannot exceed 580lbs.

  • Absolutely! We are committed to providing a comfortable experience for all of our guests. Due to space limitations, we cannot accommodate wheelchairs in our helicopter. If you use a wheelchair and are able to transfer from your chair to our helicopter, you are welcome to join us! If necessary, our staff are happy to assist you!

  • Yes! Our pilots are very familiar with the area and will point out the landmarks as you fly above them. They will also gladly answer any questions you may have.

  • If your flight is cancelled due to bad weather, you can reschedule your flight for another day/time or receive a full refund.

  • Once you are seated in the helicopter with your seatbelt fastened your headset in place, you are welcome to take as many pictures or videos as you like!

  • Yes. The safety of our passengers and crew is our number one priority. Our pilots are Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) commercially rated which means they have passed rigorous FAA tests and obtained FAA certifications. They are also in full compliance with drug and alcohol requirements dictated by federal regulations.