North Yorkshire Helicopter Rides
Take off near Selby, York or Settle for everything from front-seat helicopter flying to York city sightseeing, Emmerdale and sweeping Yorkshire Dales tours.
Three very different ways to see Yorkshire from above
Near Selby, Breighton Airfield keeps the choice focused: take the front seat with Ultimate Co-Pilot or stay airborne for approximately 18 minutes on an Extended City of York Tour.
York opens the range much wider from Elvington Airfield, with short first flights, dedicated city sightseeing and the 45 minute City of York and Emmerdale Tour. Head west to Settle and the scenery changes again, with Grassington, Bolton Abbey and the Yorkshire Dales giving the longer flights a completely different character.
Choose Where to Fly
Choose a focused York sightseeing experience from Selby, the biggest local range from York, or take the helicopter west towards the Yorkshire Dales from Settle.
Selby Helicopter Rides
Breighton keeps the decision simple. Choose Ultimate Co-Pilot for the front-seat view beside the pilot, or spend approximately 18 minutes in the air on the Extended City of York Tour.
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York Helicopter Rides
Elvington gives you the county’s biggest range, from a five minute helicopter buzz to dedicated York city sightseeing and the 45 minute City of York and Emmerdale Tour. Bubbly and Ultimate Co-Pilot add more ways to make the flight feel special.
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Settle Helicopter Rides
Lift off near Settle and make the Yorkshire Dales the backdrop. The range builds from short helicopter flights to Grassington, Bolton Abbey and a full 30 minute Yorkshire Dales Tour, with bubbly and Ultimate Co-Pilot also available.
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Breighton Airfield near Selby, Elvington Airfield near York and The Courtyard at Settle give you three very different starting points, from city-focused flying in the east to Yorkshire Dales sightseeing in the west.
Breighton Airfield
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Elvington, York YO41 4XS York helicopter ridesThe Courtyard
A65, Settle, North Yorkshire BD24 9JY Settle helicopter ridesThe map shows the three launch venues for general orientation. Follow the individual joining instructions supplied with your booking for flight-day entrances, parking and passenger meeting points.
York skyline. Yorkshire Dales. One county, three viewpoints.
Selby is the most focused starting point. Breighton Airfield offers two distinct experiences: Ultimate Co-Pilot for the forward cockpit view, or the 20 Minute Pleasure Flight, offered locally as the Extended City of York Tour with approximately 18 minutes in the air.
From Elvington, York becomes the main event. Short rides build into dedicated city tours, while the longest choice combines York and Emmerdale for approximately 45 minutes of flying. It is the place to start when you want the widest choice and the city to play a leading role.
Settle turns the view towards the Dales. The Courtyard gives you routes named for Grassington and Bolton Abbey before the 30 minute Yorkshire Dales Tour opens the landscape out properly. It is a completely different kind of sightseeing experience from the York-focused eastern locations.
Choose your location
Where can I take a helicopter ride in North Yorkshire?
Choose Selby from Breighton Airfield, York from Elvington Airfield or Settle from The Courtyard.
Which North Yorkshire location has the most flight choices?
York has the deepest range, with 11 current choices from Elvington Airfield including short flights, city sightseeing, special experiences and the City of York and Emmerdale Tour.
Which flight includes Emmerdale?
The Emmerdale and York Sightseeing Flight departs from Elvington Airfield and is offered locally as the City of York and Emmerdale Tour, with approximately 45 minutes in the air.
Can I see York from a helicopter?
Yes. Both Breighton and Elvington offer an Extended City of York Tour, while Elvington also has shorter York-focused sightseeing choices.
Which Settle flights explore the Yorkshire Dales?
The Settle range includes named Grassington and Bolton Abbey routes, building to the 30 Min Themed Helicopter Sightseeing Tour offered locally as the Yorkshire Dales Tour.
Is Ultimate Co-Pilot available at all three locations?
Yes. Ultimate Co-Pilot is currently available from Breighton Airfield, Elvington Airfield and The Courtyard at Settle.
Are bubbly helicopter experiences available?
Blue Skies and Extended Blue Skies are available from York and Settle. Breighton has a smaller two-choice range focused on the Extended City of York Tour and Ultimate Co-Pilot.
How long are the North Yorkshire helicopter flights?
Flying time ranges from approximately five minutes on the shortest York and Settle choices to approximately 45 minutes on the City of York and Emmerdale Tour.
Can spectators come to the launch sites?
Spectator arrangements can vary by venue and operating day. Check the joining instructions supplied with the booking before travelling.
What happens if the weather is unsuitable?
Helicopter flying is weather dependent, so flights may need to be rearranged if conditions are unsuitable. Check the current passenger requirements before purchase.