Experience Pittsburgh From the Sky

You've seen Pittsburgh from the streets. Now see the Steel City from an entirely different perspective.

A Pittsburgh Downtown Helicopter Tour with Vortex Helicopter Services gives you an unforgettable aerial view of one of America's most distinctive cities. From its famous rivers and bridges to the downtown skyline and surrounding hills, Pittsburgh was made to be seen from above.

Whether you're visiting the city for the first time or you've called Pittsburgh home your entire life, there's nothing quite like seeing it from a helicopter.

A View of Pittsburgh You Can't Get From the Ground

Pittsburgh's landscape is unlike almost any other major American city.

The Allegheny and Monongahela Rivers come together at the heart of the city to form the Ohio River, while bridges connect neighborhoods across a landscape of hills and valleys.

From the air, you can truly appreciate the geography that makes Pittsburgh so unique.

Your helicopter flight provides an incredible aerial perspective of the city and surrounding area, with the exact route and views dependent upon weather, air traffic and operational conditions.

30 Minutes You'll Remember for Years

Our 30-minute Pittsburgh helicopter tour is an excellent introduction to helicopter sightseeing.

It's long enough to experience the excitement of helicopter flight and take in incredible aerial scenery while making it an easy addition to a day or weekend in Pittsburgh.

For many passengers, it's their first time in a helicopter.

For others, it's an opportunity to rediscover a city they thought they already knew.

Either way, the experience looks completely different from several hundred feet above the ground.

Perfect for Visitors and Pittsburgh Locals

You don't have to be a tourist to take a tour of your own city.

In fact, Pittsburgh residents are often among the people most surprised by what they see from above. Roads, rivers, bridges, buildings and neighborhoods you've traveled through hundreds of times suddenly fit together in a way you've never seen before.

For visitors, a helicopter tour offers an unforgettable introduction to Pittsburgh.

For locals, it's a chance to fall in love with the city all over again.

Celebrate Something Special in the Sky

Looking for something more exciting than another dinner reservation?

A Pittsburgh helicopter ride can turn an ordinary occasion into an experience you'll talk about for years.

Helicopter tours are perfect for:

• Birthdays
• Anniversaries
• Date nights
• Marriage proposals
• Graduations
• Holidays
• Family outings
• Weekend adventures
• First-time Pittsburgh visitors
• Bucket-list experiences

Sometimes you don't need a special occasion at all. Wanting to see Pittsburgh from a helicopter is reason enough.

Don't Forget Your Camera

Pittsburgh's skyline, rivers, bridges and surrounding hills provide incredible opportunities for photographs and video from the air.

Bring your camera or phone and capture a perspective of Pittsburgh that most people only see in pictures.

Please follow all instructions from your pilot and crew regarding the safe use and storage of personal items during your flight.

Your Safety Comes First

An unforgettable helicopter tour should also be a professionally operated one.

Vortex Helicopter Services brings more than 25 years of aviation experience to its operations and maintains a strong commitment to safety, training and professionalism.

Before your flight, our team will provide the information and instructions you need for your helicopter experience.

Flights are subject to weather, air traffic and other operational considerations, and safety always comes first.

Fly With a Local Pittsburgh Helicopter Company

Vortex Helicopter Services is a woman-owned, family-run company located at Finleyville Airport, just south of Pittsburgh.

Pittsburgh isn't simply somewhere we fly-it's home.

We love sharing the city from the air and giving our passengers an opportunity to experience the rivers, bridges, architecture and skyline that make Pittsburgh special.

See the Steel City From Above

Ready for a view you'll never forget?

Whether you're planning a Pittsburgh visit, celebrating something special or simply looking for an adventure close to home, experience the city from a perspective that few people ever get to see.

Book your Pittsburgh Downtown Helicopter Tour with Vortex Helicopter Services and come make memories with us.