Helicopter Scenic Flights

We have several tour options from the Portland Downtown Helipad:

Mt. St. Helens

Overfly the blast area of Mt. St. Helens and imagine the power of nature when you look at the crater left over from the 1980s explosion.

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Columbia Gorge

Experience Portland and the Columbia River Gorge from the sky in our premium Portland tour. This dazzling tour gives you about an hour of time in the sky over Portland and the Columbia River Gorge.

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Wine Tasting

The Oregon Wine Country is famous for it's world renowned wineries. Enjoy the amazing wines, breathtaking views and relaxing experience detached from traffic and the hectic noise of the roads and highways. Land at vineyards like a VIP on these private tours, just for you!

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Willamette River

Cruise down the Willamette River past Lake Oswego and the Willamette Falls and Downtown. This tour features the most beautiful spots just around downtown in a convenient 20 minute tour.

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McMinnville is our main base of operation and we have a few tours available. The most common ones are:

20 min Winecountry

See the heart of Oregon Wine Country from a new perspective. Soar over the Dundee Hills Vineyards, the Willamette River and the town of McMinnville.

We also have an extended 30 minute tour!

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Wine Tasting Tours

Portland Tour

Fly over the Wine Country to Portland and enjoy an amazing view of downtown. This amazing tour gives you an hour of time in the sky to Portland and other beautiful scenic spots.

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Oregon Coast Tour

Enjoy the most amazing views and a one of a kind perspective of the Oregon Coast only a helicopter tour can provide. You will see parts of the coast you cannot see in any other way.

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Take off from the McMinnville Airport on this hour long tour and overfly the Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. Turning towards Portland you will see famous Willamette Valley Wineries from above.

Portland Downtown

Approaching Portland you will see the Portland Zoo, Downtown Portland with its skyline and waterfront park, the OHSU campus and more.

Willamette Valley

On the way back to McMinnville you will fly by a waterfall and see multi-million dollar homes underneath. Also in the background you will see the famous Cascade range mountains like Mt. Hood, and Mt. St. Helens.

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On our way west you'll overfly lush green hills and some vineyards.

The Oregon Coast

Soon you will see the blue horizon of the Pacific while the beautiful Oregon coastline comes into view. There is no better way to enjoy the amazing, always changing coast of Oregon. You might be lucky seeing a pod of whales while we cruise down the coast.

Willamette Valley

Coming back into the valley we will see McMinnville, the capitol of the Oregon wine country as well as the Cascade mountains in the back.

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Overfly the blast area of Mt. St. Helens and imagine the power of nature when you look at the crater left over from the 1980s explosion. The north side of the mountain is completely gone. Gray, vast rocky lava flows are still visible, as well as tree stumps lying on the ground.

Mt. St. Helens from Portland Downtown

We will pick you up at the Portland Downtown Helipad and cross Portland International Airport on our way to the volcanoe that erupted in 1980. Enroute you will be able to enjoy beautiful views of rolling hills and lakes.

The crater

Your breath will be taken away when we circle around the mountain, the crater coming into view as you experience the opposite of the beauty of nature. It's shear power! A vast landscape, trees, blown over from the blast, everything still visible as it is untouched since the eruption.

Our tour is about 1.2 hours long, no long drive or hike, beautiful views from the first minute. Enjoy this iconic mountain from the comfy seat of our helicopter.

The tour is also available from the McMinnville airport.

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Gift Certificates are perfect to give away the gift of flight!

Why a Gift Certificate

The Gift Certificates for our helicopter tours fit into cards or Christmas stockings. They are easy to purchase and we can mail them directly to the recipient if you prefer. Gift Certificates allow for convenient flight scheduling that fits around the presentees preference. They are good for one year so they get to choose what season they would like to take the helicopter ride.

What kind of flights

You can purchase a Gift Certificate for any scenic flight package or custom tour. Our most popular flights are:

- 10 min. McMinnville Tour: $138 for 2 passengers
- 20 min. McMinnville Winecountry: $258 for 2 passengers
- 55 min. Portland Columbia Gorge: $898 for 2 passengers
- introductory flight lesson: $249

See our price list for a more comprehensive list of packaged flights and prices. We can always quote you a custom tour as well.

How to order

Send check or money order to Konect or give us a call, we can take credit cards by phone, or if you'd rather meet us in person, schedule a time to meet us at the office to pick up your gift certificate.

Please contact us for further details or to order your gift certificate.

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Do you want the best experience and the most unique way to get into or out of your wedding? We provide helicopter transportation into and out of your reception.

Wedding getaway by helicopter

Leaving your wedding in a helicopter is the most spectacular way. Lift off, see your guests underneath and wave while you are floating away to an airport, hotel or any other place a helicopter can land.

It's the fastest and most unique way of transportation possible.

Call us today for information and to reserve the helicopter for your wedding day.

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We are partnering with several bus and limousine companies to offer an amazing experience for groups and events in the Portland area. Tour the winecountry for hours in a Doubledecker bus, executive coach or top notch limousine with up to 30 friends or co-workers, enjoy complementary cheese, crackers and water and a helicopter ride.

Groups and private parties

We offer the perfect highlight for your party or event.

Please contact us for details on bus, group and event rates.

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Custom Flights

We are able to customize our flights in length and route to your individual ideas and budget.
Contact us now for your personal quote.

Gift Certificates

Birthday or Anniversary coming up? Or do you want to say thank you to someone? A helicopter ride is the perfect gift! We have gift certificates available. They can be issued for any amount or tour. Gift Certificates are valid for 1 year starting from the date of purchase! Please call ahead of time to reserve your spot when redeeming the certificate.

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* All prices shown are per person and are subject to change at any time. Restrictions to flights out of Portland may apply. Please ask for details.
** Wine tasting tours do not include wine tasting fees and flights are limited to a maximum of 3 passengers per flight.

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You have never flown in a helicopter before and for us it is everyday business. We want you to be comfortable, so please ask us any question that comes to your mind. We are the professionals to help you!

Here are some everyday questions and answers:

Do I need to reserve my ride or can I just show up?
You could just show up but chances are that our helicopters are booked by other customers and are gone. We advise to let us know as early as possible. This way you can reserve the time you want to go flying. If you have to change the time or switch dates we can certainly do that based on availability.

What information do you need for a reservation?
We need the day and time of the flight, your name and phonenumber to contact you. An email address might be helpful as well.

Is there a weight limit?
Yes. Depending on the type of helicopter weight limits between 230lbs and 300lbs per passenger apply. Also other limits like total combined weight might apply. If you are uncertain please ask us.

Is there an age limit?
No. We can take kids up as well. Children under the age of 2 years can sit on an adults lap. Every other passenger needs to have their own seat.

Do you fly every day or just on weekends?
We fly every day including holidays!

Are your tours weather dependant?
Yes. The pilot decides if the weather is good to fly or not. A few raindrops or even showers are generally ok to fly in. There is no general answer to this question since it is a case by case decision and too many factors are included, but we do not fly in thunderstorms or fog. Please give us a call if you are concerned about the weather and we'll let you know.

Do I need to make a deposit?
This depends on the flight. Usually we do not require a deposit for tours out of the McMinnville Airport. Most Portland tours require a deposit. If you book the helicopter for an event we might require a deposit. Please ask us for your case.

What happens if the flight gets canceled? Do I get my deposit back?
There are various reasons for a flight not taking place. The helicopters might need unscheduled maintenance or the weather is not good enough. It might happen that you need to cancel the flight. If we are unable to provide the helicopter service you will not be charged and the deposit will be payed back in full.
If the flight is cancelled for customers reasons, we might charge a reservation fee depending on the services we already provided.

Do I need to wear specific clothes/shoes?
No, there are no specific clothes or shoes to wear. We advise to hold on to any loose items like scarfs or hats. Helicopters can produce some wind. Also, if we pick you up on a grass area like a vineyard or golf course you might want to wear flat shoes.

May I tip the pilot?
Our prices do not include gratuity. You are welcome to tip the pilot and they are always happy to know that you appreciate their service.

Please feel free to contact us any time if you have further questions.

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We can work with you to create a tour that you will remember for a lifetime. It is important to us that you step out of the aircraft thrilled with the tour you took of the Pacific Northwest, so if one of our package tours does not fit what you are looking for contact us so we can give you the tour you want.

Your personal helicopter tour

Not everyone fits into a pre-designed tour. We understand and give our guests the option to create their own tour.

Is there something special you would love to see from the sky? We can take you there! If you are not sure what you are looking for, we can help you create your special experience.

Please contact us to talk about your ideas.

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Looking for a way to wow your special someone? Give your tour a romantic touch. Fly into the sunset or land at a secluded location for a picnic. Talk to us about your ideas to make the flight even more special and we will make your dreams come true.

Propose in a helicopter

We can even help you to plan the perfect proposal in the sky. Taking your special someone into the sky is a romantic gesture that you will never forget!

No concept is too fancy for us. Talk to us to personalize the flight to you and your special someone. Call us now so we can start to make your idea come true.

We are able to customize our flights.

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Oregon prides itself on the delicious wines that come from its very own vineyards. The Willamette Valley, the heart of Oregon wine country, is home to more than 200 wineries. The vineyards that feed these wineries are lush and beautiful from the sky.

The vineyards are always changing with the seasons so they are beautiful and unique to see any time of the year.

Experience wine country by helicopter

Our vineyard helicopter tours fly you above the vineyards of the Willamette Valley including Domaine Serene, Stoller, Sokol Blosser and more. The longer rides take you further south, you will see the Willamette River, the Eola Hills and the town of McMinnville.

Vineyard Tours start at $59 and vary from 10 to 30 minutes.
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Experience Portland from the sky in our premium Portland tour. This dazzling tour gives you about an hour of time in the sky to overlook Portland and all of its beauty.

Portland by helicopter

You will overfly beautiful downtown Portland, Multnomah Falls, the Willamette Falls, Lake Oswego, the Port of Portland, fly past the Vista House and have views of Mt. Hood, Mt. St. Helens, and much, much more. Every tour will showcase the various must-see sites of the Portland area.

First class service

Be greeted on the top floor of the 1st and Davis parking garage by a professional, trained staff member who will assist you in getting comfortably situated in our helicopter before being wisked away over the Willamette River. Enjoy the breathtaking view while listening to music and our experienced pilot who guides you through the sights of the area.

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Based in McMinnville, Konect Aviation offers helicopter scenic tours of a vast portion of Oregon. Our tours range from the splashing waters of Multnomah Falls, the Columbia River Gorge, Portland Downtown to the ripe vineyards in the Willamette Valley Winecountry, and the expansive and pristine Oregon coast.

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The diverse landscape across the state of Oregon is a must see. Viewing the scenery from the air in a helicopter or airplane is one of the most stunning ways to experience Oregon and all it has to offer.

Our helicopter tours

We offer helicopter tours taking off from McMinnville, Portland Downtown Helipad and the Salem Airport.

We have a variety of pre-planned tours available, ranging from the
Oregon Coast,
Vineyard tours,
Columbia River Gorge,
Mt. St. Helens,
Wine Tasting Tours and more.

Our Service

Our pilots are specially trained to provide the best scenic tour experience! We are flexible and listen to you, our customer. If you want to see a special place like your own house just let us know. All of our tours can be customized to include destinations of your choice.

Come see the amazing Pacific Northwest from its most beautiful side: from above in one of our helicopter or airplane scenic tours.

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