Leicestershire Helicopter Rides
Take the co-pilot seat from Market Harborough Showground, or head a short distance north to Widmerpool for a wider choice of Nottinghamshire flights, including city, stadium and longer sightseeing experiences.
A distinctive local flight with more choice nearby
Leicestershire currently has one helicopter experience at Market Harborough Showground, and it is a distinctive one. Ultimate Co-Pilot puts you in the front passenger seat beside the pilot for approximately eight minutes flying on the local 12 Mile Helicopter Pleasure Flight.
If you would like more choice, Nottingham Heliport at Widmerpool is a nearby alternative just across the Nottinghamshire border. Its 11 experiences build from five minute buzz flights into Nottingham skyline views, City Ground football sightseeing and 30 minute city and countryside flights.
Market Harborough
Fly Ultimate Co-Pilot from Market Harborough Showground, with approximately eight minutes in the air from the front passenger seat.
Widmerpool
Eleven nearby choices from Nottingham Heliport, including Nottingham skyline, City Ground and longer city and countryside sightseeing.
Choose Where to Fly
From Market Harborough Showground, Ultimate Co-Pilot puts the front passenger seat and cockpit view at the centre of the experience.
Market Harborough Helicopter Rides
Ultimate Co-Pilot puts you in the front passenger seat beside the pilot for approximately eight minutes in the air on the local 12 Mile Helicopter Pleasure Flight. With the cockpit view directly ahead and the aircraft moving around you, the experience is as much about the feeling of flying as the landscape below.
View Market HarboroughWidmerpool sits just across the county boundary and opens up a much wider choice of flight lengths and sightseeing experiences from Nottingham Heliport.
Widmerpool Helicopter Rides
From Nottingham Heliport you can start with a short buzz flight, move into views of the Nottingham skyline, make City Ground the focus on a football experience, or stay airborne for approximately 30 minutes on the Extended Nottingham City and Countryside Tour. A private 45 Mile R44 flight is also available.
View WidmerpoolWhere the flights take off
Market Harborough Showground is the Leicestershire launch location. A short distance north across the Nottinghamshire border, Nottingham Heliport at Widmerpool offers 11 nearby flight choices.
Market Harborough Showground
Gallowfields Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7QB Market Harborough helicopter ridesNottingham Heliport
Fosse Way, Widmerpool, Nottinghamshire, NG12 5PS Nearby Widmerpool alternativeThe map shows the venues for general orientation rather than exact helicopter touchdown points or passenger meeting areas. Follow the joining instructions supplied with your booking for the correct entrance, parking arrangements and flight-day meeting point.
One local experience, eleven more just over the border
At Market Harborough, the experience is all about the front-seat view. Ultimate Co-Pilot gives you approximately eight minutes in the air beside the pilot on the local 12 Mile Helicopter Pleasure Flight, putting the cockpit perspective at the heart of the flight.
Widmerpool offers a different kind of day. Nottingham Heliport has 11 choices, ranging from five minute buzz flights through Nottingham skyline sightseeing and City Ground to approximately 30 minutes in the air on the extended city and countryside route.
Choose Market Harborough if the co-pilot seat is the experience you want. Choose Widmerpool if you would rather have a wider selection of sightseeing flights, different flying times or a private R44 option nearby.
Before you choose
Where can I take a helicopter ride in Leicestershire?
The current Leicestershire launch location is Market Harborough Showground at Market Harborough.
How many helicopter experiences are available from Market Harborough?
There is currently one choice at Market Harborough Showground: Ultimate Co-Pilot.
What is the Market Harborough helicopter flight?
Ultimate Co-Pilot puts you in the front passenger seat beside the pilot for approximately eight minutes flying on the local 12 Mile Helicopter Pleasure Flight.
Is there a nearby location with more flight choices?
Yes. Nottingham Heliport at Widmerpool is the nearby Nottinghamshire alternative and currently offers 11 choices.
What can I see from Widmerpool?
The current Widmerpool routes include Nottingham skyline sightseeing, City Ground and the longer Extended Nottingham City and Countryside Tour.
How long are the Widmerpool flights?
Flights from Widmerpool currently run from approximately five minutes to 30 minutes in the air.
Is there a private helicopter flight from Widmerpool?
Yes. Nottingham Heliport currently includes a 45 Mile PRIVATE Flight in an R44 Helicopter, offered locally on the Extended Nottingham City and Countryside route with approximately 30 minutes flying.
Why is Widmerpool shown on a Leicestershire page?
Widmerpool is a nearby Nottinghamshire alternative rather than a Leicestershire launch location. It gives visitors 11 additional flight choices, including Nottingham skyline, City Ground and longer city and countryside sightseeing.
Is Nottingham Heliport the same as Nottingham City Airport?
No. Nottingham Heliport is at Widmerpool and is a separate launch facility from Nottingham City Airport.
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 and joining instructions before travelling.