Where is the meeting point?

All tours depart from Anthelion's hangar at Long Beach Airport: 3213 Airflite Way, Long Beach, CA 90807. Arrive at least 15 minutes early.

Is there an age limit to fly?

There is no specific minimum age listed, but children must be accompanied by an adult; verify seating and safety rules with the operator.

What about weight limits?

Individual passengers weighing 300 lbs or more will not be permitted to fly; groups with combined weights may be subject to weight checks at arrival.

Tips are not included in the reservation total but may be given to pilots at your discretion.

What happens if weather or TFRs cancel the flight?

Anthelion will not charge for reschedules due to weather, TFRs, or maintenance; they will rebook affected flights at no extra cost.

Can I bring a gift reservation for someone else?

Yes, but if the purchaser won't be a passenger you must email a copy of your ID to info@anthelionhelicopters.com at least 24 hours before the flight.

Helicopter Tour Over Los Angeles: 2026 World Cup Skyline Experience

From the moment the helicopter lifts off from Long Beach Airport, Los Angeles unfolds beneath you like a sprawling playbook of sport, film and coastline. Anthelion Helicopters' 50-55 minute World Cup Skyline Experience was built for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and stitches SoFi Stadium, BMO Stadium and the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum into a single, panoramic route that only a helicopter can deliver. Pilots thread the aircraft low enough for faces in the crowd to blur into a mosaic yet high enough to take in Griffith Observatory perched above Hollywood and the white letters of the Hollywood Sign. This flight is less sightseeing checklist and more urban geology: miles of concrete freeways carving arroyos, the sculpted ridges of the Palos Verdes Peninsula, and the patchwork of parks, wetlands and harbor that define Southern California. Key features include stadiums—SoFi's sweeping bowl, the Coliseum's historic colonnades, Dodger Stadium tucked into Chavez Ravine—and landmarks like Griffith Observatory, Beverly Hills, and downtown's glass towers. Over the water you'll see the Long Beach port and the curve of the Palos Verdes cliffs; over Ballona Wetlands you may glimpse migratory birds threading salt marshes below. Anthelion markets the World Cup Skyline Experience to fans, photographers, families, and first-time visitors who want a compressed, exhilarating view of Los Angeles during one of its biggest global moments. Safety protocols, professional commercial pilots and tailored World Cup-themed routes set this operator apart; the company runs flights from a private hangar at 3213 Airflite Way, Long Beach, avoiding terminal congestion and making check-in simple. Practical details matter: passengers must arrive 15 minutes early, carry a matching government ID, and disclose accurate weights to meet aircraft limitations - individuals weighing 300 lbs or more cannot fly, and groups may be weight-checked. Weather, Temporary Flight Restrictions, or maintenance can require reschedules; Anthelion will rebook affected flights at no charge. Flights are intimate - two or three passengers per aircraft - so every booking feels private and photo-ready. The preflight safety briefing grounds guests in simple procedures while pilots narrate landmarks and point out match venues from the best angles. Because these are commercial operations, standard FAA rules apply: no intoxicated passengers, and tipping is discretionary. Plan your window seat, secure a tether for phones and cameras; expect staff to help position you for the cleanest shots. The photographic payoff is immediate: stadium roofs, glittering freeway patterns at dusk, and the coastline's shifting blues. Night flights offer electric city-light compositions; daytime runs favor crisp detail and coastal visibility. For visitors arriving for matches at SoFi or BMO, this tour turns transit time into an essential aerial orientation. Book early - World Cup demand will be heavy - and expect one of the most concentrated, cinematic ways to see Los Angeles from above.