Day Excursions From Boston Via Helicopter

updated August 2013

This is a list of day excursions from the Boston area via helicopter. Plan for at least a six-hour block.

New York City

Fly from Hanscom to New York, with a fuel stop at Bridgeport for a tour around Manhattan. Spot the three heliports. Return along the Connecticut coast or Long Island to view the houses and boats.

• Lesson Plan

Newport, Rhode Island (KUUU)

Go into town for clam chowder and then tour the mansions from the air. Optionally fly through Providence on the return.

Provincetown, Massachusetts (KPVC)

Cut through Boston’s Class B and take the BAYE route across the water to the south shore. Cross the water again around Marshfield towards P-town. Walk down Commercial Street, have lunch, visit the Portuguese Bakery, and return.