Tyne and Wear Helicopter Rides
Lift off from Newcastle International Airport for city sightseeing, St James’ Park, bridges, the Angel of the North and private touring, with Ponteland available just across the Northumberland boundary for a compact front-seat helicopter experience.
City landmarks, stadium views and the North East beyond
Tyne and Wear helicopter rides depart from Newcastle International Airport, where the choice runs from a quick first buzz to dedicated Newcastle sightseeing and substantial private flights. City routes bring Newcastle, St James’ Park and the bridges into the view, while longer options add the Angel of the North or push beyond the city towards Hadrian’s Wall and the Northumberland coast.
Across the Northumberland boundary, two nearby alternatives add very different reasons to fly. Kirkley Hall near Ponteland offers a compact Ultimate Co-Pilot experience with the voucher holder beside the pilot, while Eshott Airfield near Morpeth opens up nine choices built around Druridge Bay, the Northumbrian coast, Bamburgh Castle and Alnwick Castle.
Newcastle
Seventeen choices from Newcastle International Airport, from short flights to city, stadium and private touring.
Ponteland
A nearby Northumberland alternative focused on the front-seat Ultimate Co-Pilot experience at Kirkley Hall.
Morpeth
Northumberland coast and castle sightseeing from Eshott Airfield, with nine choices reaching up to 30 minutes.
Choose Where to Fly
Newcastle International Airport gives the county a deep flight range, from a five minute buzz to city sightseeing, football views and private flights reaching 60 minutes.
Newcastle Helicopter Rides
Start with a short helicopter flight, make Newcastle itself the focus with dedicated city and St James’ Park sightseeing, or choose a longer route towards the Angel of the North, Hadrian’s Wall or the Northumberland coast. Private R44 flights add another level for a more substantial occasion.
View NewcastleCross into neighbouring Northumberland for two contrasting options: a compact front-seat experience at Ponteland, or a much broader coast-and-castle sightseeing range from Morpeth.
Ponteland Helicopter Rides
Kirkley Hall offers the Ultimate Co-Pilot Experience, putting the voucher holder beside the pilot for approximately eight minutes in the air. It is a compact alternative where the front-seat view and proximity to the flying are the main attraction.
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Morpeth Helicopter Rides
Lift off from Eshott Airfield for a very different kind of sightseeing. The range builds from short helicopter flights towards Druridge Bay and the Northumbrian coast, with longer routes stretching towards Bamburgh Castle and Alnwick Castle.
View MorpethWhere the flights take off
Newcastle International Airport at Woolsington is the Tyne and Wear departure point, giving Newcastle a substantial range of shared and private helicopter flights. Across the Northumberland boundary, Kirkley Hall near Ponteland adds the compact Ultimate Co-Pilot experience, while Eshott Airfield near Morpeth adds a much broader coast-and-castle sightseeing range.
Newcastle International Airport
Woolsington, Newcastle upon Tyne NE13 8BZ Newcastle helicopter ridesKirkley Hall
Ponteland, Northumberland NE20 0AQ Nearby Ponteland alternativeEshott Airfield
Bockenfield, near Felton, Northumberland NE65 9QJ Nearby Morpeth 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.
Newcastle gives this county a remarkably deep flight range
From Newcastle International Airport, even the shorter flights give you the unmistakable helicopter experience: lift-off, changing perspective and the city beginning to arrange itself beneath the cabin. As the flying time increases, Newcastle becomes much more than a backdrop, with dedicated city sightseeing bringing the skyline, St James’ Park and the bridges into the route.
The longer choices push the experience further. The Extended Newcastle City flight focuses on Newcastle, St James’ Park and the bridges, while other options add the Angel of the North, football sightseeing or private routes towards Hadrian’s Wall. At the top of the range, 60 minute private flights can turn the day into a substantial Northumberland Coast and Castle Tour.
The nearby Northumberland options then split in two directions. Ponteland offers one focused Ultimate Co-Pilot experience at Kirkley Hall, built around the immediacy of sitting beside the pilot. Morpeth goes the other way, opening up nine sightseeing choices from Eshott Airfield towards Druridge Bay, the Northumbrian coast, Bamburgh Castle and Alnwick Castle.
Before you choose
Where can I take a helicopter ride in Tyne and Wear?
Tyne and Wear helicopter rides currently depart from Newcastle International Airport at Woolsington, Newcastle upon Tyne, with 17 flight choices in the current range.
How long are the Newcastle helicopter flights?
The current Newcastle range stretches from approximately five minutes to 60 minutes in the air, depending on the shared or private flight selected.
Can I take a dedicated Newcastle city tour?
Yes. Newcastle has dedicated city sightseeing choices, including routes focused on Newcastle, St James’ Park and the bridges, plus longer city experiences.
Are football sightseeing flights available?
Yes. The current Newcastle range includes the All Stars Football Stadium Helicopter Tour, offered locally as an Extended St James’ Park and City Tour.
Are private helicopter flights available from Newcastle?
Yes. Newcastle International Airport currently appears across several private helicopter products, including private R44 flights and 60 minute options.
Can I fly towards Hadrian’s Wall?
Yes. A private 45 Mile R44 product is offered from Newcastle with a Hadrian’s Wall Heritage Helicopter Tour route among the current local options.
What is the longest Newcastle private route?
The current 60 minute private products are offered locally as the Northumberland Coast and Castle Tour, giving substantially more time in the air than the shared city flights.
Why are Ponteland and Morpeth shown on a Tyne and Wear page?
Both are nearby Northumberland alternatives rather than Tyne and Wear launch sites. Ponteland adds one compact Ultimate Co-Pilot experience from Kirkley Hall, while Morpeth adds nine coast-and-castle sightseeing choices from Eshott Airfield.
What can I see from Morpeth?
Morpeth flights from Eshott Airfield include routes towards Druridge Bay and the Northumbrian coast, with longer sightseeing choices reaching towards Bamburgh Castle and Alnwick Castle.
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.