Take a private helicopter from New York to Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket for a luxurious day trip. Enjoy aerial views, sandy beaches, and charming towns before a skyline tour back in Manhattan.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
6–8 hours
Fitness Level
Moderate; mostly walking on flat terrain in island towns
Wildlife
History
Martha’s Vineyard has been a seasonal fishing and whaling hub since the 17th century, while Nantucket was a global whaling center in the 1800s.
Conservation
Both islands maintain strict regulations to protect coastal habitats and marine life, encouraging responsible tourism practices.
Wings Air Helicopters
Take a private helicopter from New York to Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket for a luxurious day trip. Enjoy aerial views, sandy beaches, and charming towns before a skyline tour back in Manhattan.
Wings Air Helicopters, based in Harrison, New York, operates helicopter tours and private charters across the Hudson Valley, the Hamptons, and regional destinations. Wings Air Helicopters offers shared and private fall foliage flights departing from Westchester County Airport and private departures from Manhattan, with options ranging from short 12-minute scenic rides to longer 45-minute tours. Signature experiences include vineyard transfers with wine tastings and gourmet lunches, Hamptons day trips and insider tours, rooftop and lakeside proposal packages with complimentary champagne, roses, chocolates, and professional photography, and elevated experiences such as high-performance driving transfers to Monticello Motor Club.
The company provides specialty events including helicopter gender reveals using a reliable AStar helicopter with biodegradable pink or blue powder, island day trips to Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket, Niagara Falls and Vermont ski day trips from Manhattan, and seasonal holiday lights flights. Tours are narrated to highlight landmarks like Kykuit, Kensico Dam, Sleepy Hollow Lighthouse, and the NYC skyline where applicable. Multiple product formats include private charters, shared flights, commuter transfers, and introductory flight lessons.
Wings Air Helicopters emphasizes customer-focused service, curated itineraries, and coordinated extras like on-ground dining and photography for milestone events. Flights operate from specified departure points in Westchester and Manhattan, delivering aerial access to regional attractions and creating memorable aviation experiences for leisure, proposals, celebrations, and practical transfers. Bookings accommodate private groups, couples, and individual seats on select shared flights, with options to customize itineraries, add ground logistics, and coordinate photographers, dining, and special event details upon special request.
Base Location
Harrison, NY
Operating from Harrison, New York
Departure Points
Westchester & Manhattan
Westchester County Airport and Manhattan
Tours Offered
35+
Shared and private itineraries
Flight Types
Shared & Private
Short rides to full-day charters
Reserve private charters or shared flights for fall foliage, proposals, vineyards, Hamptons day trips, gender reveals, and more — limited availability for seasonal tours.
Book in advance
Helicopter tours fill quickly during peak seasons; reserve early to secure your preferred date.
Dress for variable weather
Bring layers to adjust from cool island breezes to warmer city temps.
Carry a camera with zoom
Capture aerial vistas and island details from the air and on land.
Check weight limits
Helicopter size means passenger weight restrictions apply; verify before booking.
Comfortable walking shoes
Ideal for strolling beaches and cobblestone streets with ease.
summer
Sunglasses
Protect your eyes during sunny flights and outdoor exploration.
summer
Light jacket
Layer up for coastal breezes and variable temperatures.
spring
Compact camera
Useful for capturing sharp, detailed aerial and ground shots.