Hot Lap Tour
A quick approximately five-minute helicopter ride over Bakers Quarry, Rolling Hills Country Club, and local landmarks. An easy introduction for first-time flyers.
From $39 per seat
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Trade the usual weekend plans for an unforgettable helicopter ride near Matthews, North Carolina. Charlotte Helicopter Tours offers scenic flights for first-time flyers, couples, families, local adventurers, and anyone ready to experience the skyline, stadiums, speedway, and surrounding landmarks from above.
Flights depart from Charlotte-Monroe Executive Airport in Monroe, approximately 21 minutes from Matthews under typical driving conditions.
A scenic helicopter tour gives Matthews residents a fresh way to enjoy the greater Charlotte area. Instead of viewing familiar roads and landmarks from ground level, you can lift above the region and watch neighborhoods, city districts, sports venues, golf courses, and open countryside unfold beneath you.
Choose a quick introductory flight or a longer aerial experience with major Charlotte landmarks. Every option is designed to be straightforward, exciting, and accessible to new flyers.
Start with a fast thrill ride or choose an extended scenic route for more landmarks and more time in the air.
A quick approximately five-minute helicopter ride over Bakers Quarry, Rolling Hills Country Club, and local landmarks. An easy introduction for first-time flyers.
Enjoy aerial views of Ballantyne Resort, The Bowl at Ballantyne, the business park, and the country club on an approximately 14-minute scenic flight.
See SouthPark-area shopping, restaurants, golf courses, and surrounding neighborhoods from above during an approximately 16-minute tour.
Take in the Uptown skyline, Bank of America Stadium, Truist Field, and views near Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
A motorsports-focused flight featuring Charlotte Motor Speedway, the Roval, zMAX Dragway, the Dirt Track, and other racing landmarks.
Combine Charlotte skyline and stadium views with the complete Speedway experience in one approximately 29-minute aerial adventure.
The process is designed to help first-time and returning passengers feel informed, comfortable, and ready to enjoy the view.
Plan to arrive 10–15 minutes before your scheduled booking window at the Charlotte-Monroe Executive Airport location.
The team reviews boarding, seating, and important flight instructions before you approach the helicopter.
Your FAA-certified pilot helps you get settled and answers questions before takeoff.
Settle in for a scenic helicopter experience with a perspective that is impossible to get from the ground.
A Charlotte-area helicopter ride is an easy way to turn a date, family outing, surprise, or milestone into a story people will remember. The experience feels special before the helicopter even leaves the ground.
Add excitement and a new perspective to time together.
Give an experience instead of another ordinary gift.
Create a shared memory for parents, children, and visiting relatives.
Ask about the private VIP Celebration Package for meaningful occasions.
Review these basics before booking your Matthews-area helicopter tour.
Charlotte Helicopter Tours is located at 1420 Aviation Drive in Monroe, North Carolina. Matthews is listed approximately 21 minutes from the heliport, making this an easy local adventure without a trip into a crowded entertainment district.
Guests from Matthews neighborhoods such as Sardis Plantation and Stallings Brook can reach the departure point by traveling toward Monroe and Charlotte-Monroe Executive Airport.
Charlotte Helicopter Tours, Inc.
1420 Aviation Dr., Monroe, NC 28110
Monday–Friday: 9 AM–6 PM
Saturday–Sunday: 10 AM–6 PM
Flights depart from Charlotte-Monroe Executive Airport at 1420 Aviation Drive in Monroe, NC.
The company service-area reference lists Matthews at approximately 21 minutes from the departure location. Actual travel time varies with traffic and your starting point.
Yes. The Hot Lap Tour is designed as a quick, accessible introduction and lasts approximately five minutes in the air.
Most tours require at least two passengers and allow up to three passengers in the Robinson R44, subject to passenger weight limits.
Flights may be delayed, adjusted, or rescheduled when weather or operational conditions do not allow a safe flight. The pilot makes the final decision.
Yes. A helicopter tour can be a memorable gift for birthdays, anniversaries, visits to Charlotte, and other special occasions.
Choose your route, gather your flight partner, and get ready to see the Charlotte region from an unforgettable aerial perspective.
Charlotte Helicopter Tours, Inc. · 1420 Aviation Dr., Monroe, NC 28110
