Hot Lap Tour
A fast, thrilling introduction to helicopter flight over local Monroe-area landmarks.
- About 5 miles
- About 5 minutes
- Great for first-time flyers
From $39 per seat
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Trade the usual day out for a scenic helicopter ride with Charlotte Helicopter Tours, Inc. Guests coming from Waxhaw can reach our Monroe-area heliport in about 21 minutes and choose from quick introductory flights, skyline routes, motorsports adventures, and private celebration experiences.
Waxhaw has plenty of charm on the ground. A helicopter tour adds something completely different: the excitement of liftoff, sweeping Carolina views, and a memorable experience that fits easily into a date day, birthday, family outing, or weekend plan.
Pick a quick first flight, a scenic city route, or the full combination experience. Prices shown are standard daytime starting rates and may change.
A fast, thrilling introduction to helicopter flight over local Monroe-area landmarks.
See the courthouse, Main Street, and downtown Monroe from an elevated perspective.
Fly above the resort, country club, business district, and surrounding south Charlotte scenery.
Take in Uptown Charlotte, Bank of America Stadium, Truist Field, and airport-area views.
See the Speedway complex, Roval, zMAX Dragway, Dirt Track, and surrounding landmarks.
Combine Charlotte skyline, stadium, airport, and motorsports views in one extended flight.
A scenic helicopter tour near Waxhaw can turn an ordinary plan into a story people remember.
Share uninterrupted views and an experience that feels different from dinner or a movie.
Celebrate with an exciting flight that works for teens, adults, friends, or family.
Mark the occasion with a scenic flight and photos at the heliport.
Choose a short introductory route and discover what helicopter flight feels like.
Select the route, duration, and price point that best fits your group.
Travel to Charlotte-Monroe Executive Airport at 1420 Aviation Dr., Monroe, NC.
Arrive 10–15 minutes early for check-in and a straightforward safety briefing.
Board the helicopter, settle in, and enjoy the aerial views from takeoff to landing.
Most tours require a minimum of two passengers and accommodate up to three passengers in the R44.
Maximum weight is 295 lbs per passenger, with a maximum combined passenger weight of 590 lbs for two to three passengers.
Routes and departure timing may change due to weather, events, airspace restrictions, or operational conditions.
Waxhaw is listed at approximately 21 minutes from the Monroe heliport, though actual drive time depends on traffic and your starting point.
No. Passengers receive a safety briefing before boarding, and no helicopter experience is required.
There is no specific age limit listed, but minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
Plan to arrive 10–15 minutes before your scheduled booking time for check-in and boarding preparation.
Aircraft capacity is typically up to three passengers. Larger groups may be divided into separate flights based on availability.
Bring a valid photo ID and the card used to purchase the flight. Contact the team ahead of time for gift booking requirements.
Choose a scenic route, gather your group, and make the short drive to Monroe for a Charlotte-area helicopter experience you will remember long after landing.
Charlotte Helicopter Tours, Inc. · 1420 Aviation Dr., Monroe, NC 28110
