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Zion Helicopters

3050 E State Route 9 · Virgin, UT

Why you should go…

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

Good to know

General tours guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Confirm the meeting point

    It is often a corner, a lobby, or a dock rather than the address you searched for. Check it the night before.

  • Small groups fill first

    In high season the intimate departures sell out well before the big-bus options do.

  • Ask how much is on foot

    Knowing how much of the route is walking, standing, or outdoors tells you what to wear and carry.

  • Read the weather policy

    Cancellation windows and rain rules vary by operator, and they are easier to find before you pay than after.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Zion Helicopters, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

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