Charm Aviation

Private and shared helicopter tours over New York City

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About Charm Aviation

Charm Aviation runs helicopter tours and charters in New York City. The website says it flies from the Downtown Manhattan Heliport and from a New Jersey location in Fairfield. The company says it is recognized as a Top Ten Helicopter Tour Operator in the 10Best awards by USA Today, for four consecutive years.

Tours last between 12 and 35 minutes and carry up to 5 or 6 passengers. The Manhattan Tour takes 12 to 15 minutes and covers 17 landmarks, with tours starting from $259. The Big Apple Tour takes 17 to 20 minutes and covers 22 landmarks, flying along the Hudson River past the George Washington Bridge. The site calls it the most popular tour.

The Empire Tour lasts 25 to 30 minutes and covers 25 landmarks. The Skyline Tour adds New Jersey landmarks, and the Night Lights Tour flies over the illuminated skyline after dark. The Fall Foliage Tour is a limited time seasonal flight up the Hudson River.

The Aerial Experience is a private tour for up to 6 passengers, with a route that can be customized to the guests' landmarks. The Guided NYC Historical Aerial Tour is a privately guided flight for up to 5 passengers, led by a historical expert on board.

Charm Aviation also offers charters across the Northeast. The charter request form lists departures from Downtown Manhattan, East 34th Street and West 30th Street heliports, Teterboro, Newark, LaGuardia, JFK, and Westchester. Destinations include Atlantic City, Boston, the Hamptons, Morristown, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C.

The website says the helicopters offer a spacious cabin, with the latest technology and safety features for smooth, low altitude flying. Its pilots are described as knowledgeable about New York City's history and culture. Private tours and charters are available 24 hours a day.

Guests can request their tour photos through the website. The FAQ covers parking near the heliport, what to bring on board, and what to wear. Bags and other loose items must be kept in a secure locker at the heliport.