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Zion Helicopters

Helicopter sightseeing flights over the cliffs and canyons around Zion National Park, departing a riverside heliport on Highway 9 in Virgin, 15 minutes from Springdale.

3050 E State Route 9 · Virgin, UT

About Zion Helicopters

Zion Helicopters is an FAA Part 135 sightseeing operator flying from its Rivers Edge facility on State Route 9 in Virgin, Utah, about 15 minutes from Springdale and the park's south entrance. Flights range from a 20-minute, 35-mile panoramic loop past Smith Mesa, Kolob Canyons and Red Butte Mountain to longer routes over the Canaan Mountain wilderness, with narration on landmarks such as the historic Pony Express mail drop and a 1900s logging cable system. Guests check in 30 minutes before departure with photo ID. The company is affiliated with 5 Star Helicopter Tours of Las Vegas.

#helicopter tour
#zion national park
#scenic flight
#springdale
#utah

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