San Marcos Helicopter Tours

Hours of Operation:

Everyday 10:00 am - 7:30 pm

All prices are per person. All payments are taken in person at one of our locations.

Available Tours

Intro

  • Experience the thrill of flight in our Robinson R44 Helicopter! Climb over 500ft in the air and take int he beautiful views from your own window seat!

Outlets

  • Take in spectacular views of a thriving local attraction, the San Marcos Premium Outlets! Soar above one of America’s largest outlet shopping centers, with over 1,000,000 ft2 of retail space!

Ski Ranch

  • Soar more than 500 ft above this beloved local attraction and enjoy your unique views of thrillseekers playing watersports, paintball, and more at the nearby Texas Ski Ranch! 

Texas State University

  • Fly above the historic Texas State University and enjoy your bird's eye views of the jaw-dropping architecture across the bustling campus!

Water Park

  • Fly more than 750 ft above downtown New Braunfels and take in awesome views of local hotspots like the Schlitterbahn Waterpark and Texas Ski Ranch! 

Canyon Lake

  • Admire “The most beautiful lake in Texas” from the skies as you soar above the 8,200 acres of sparkling water surrounded by rocky cliffs that make up the Central Texas gem of Canyon Lake!

River Run

  • Experience the Central Texas Hill Country’s natural beauty on this tour when you explore Canyon Lake and fly along the Guadalupe River!

See what our guests say!

  • "Amazing first time experience, took my wife for our anniversary and I couldn’t expect nothing more than what we received from beginning to end..."

    Ronald Lewis

  • "Had such a blast for my first time on a helicopter! Everyone was nice. Can’t wait to take my kids."

    Alexis “Lex”

  • "Absolutely HIGHLY recommend!!! The staff at the desk are polite and helpful!! Price is reasonable and fair for all incomes! The pilot was AMAZING!!"

    Kristen Morrell

  • "Absolutely 100% worth every penny. My husband and I were first time flyers and I'm so glad we chose Leading Edge."

    Jenni Bainer

Superb Safety Standards

Protecting the safety of our passengers and crew is our core priority!

Continuous Pilot Training: Our pilots are required to attend instructional sessions designed to strengthen their flight capabilities and knowledge. These sessions are led by both in-house and third-party licensed experts, and go far beyond regulatory compliance for flight safety!

Proudly all Robinson R44: Robinson Helicopters is the world’s leading manufacturer of civil helicopters, and the Robinson R44 is their best-selling model. We trust this model with the safety of our passengers and crew, due to its superb reliability and responsive handling.

Pilot Licensure & Drug Testing: In order to operate any of our helicopters, our pilots must remain in total compliance with the FAA-imposed requirements of commercial licensure and participation in a federally-administered randomized drug testing program.

Maintenance Support Network: Our company has operated for over a decade in several states across the country. In this time, we’ve established a rich network of partners for maintenance support. We leverage this network of expertise to always get a second or third opinion, and ensure we are making the best decision for the safety of our passengers and crew!

An experience to remember!

Fun for all ages!

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 Frequently Asked Questions

  • Everyday: 10am - 7:30pm

  • Flights can depart at anytime of day! Click here to browse available tours and just Walk-In or Book Now!

  • We currently do not accept reservations at our San Marcos location. It is walk-ins only.

  • We currently do not accept reservations at our San Marcos location, we are walk-ins only.

  • We take groups of 2 or 3 passengers at a time, depending on FAA regulated weight restrictions.

    Please note that due to FFA regulations, a single passenger cannot exceed 300lbs and a group of passengers cannot exceed 580lbs.

  • There are no age restrictions!

    Please note that due to FFA regulations, a single passenger cannot exceed 300lbs and a group of passengers cannot exceed 580lbs.

  • Due to FFA regulations, a single passenger cannot exceed 300lbs and a group of passengers cannot exceed 580lbs.

  • Absolutely! We are committed to providing a comfortable experience for all of our guests. Due to space limitations, we cannot accommodate wheelchairs in our helicopter. If you use a wheelchair and are able to transfer from your chair to our helicopter, you are welcome to join us! If necessary, our staff are happy to assist you!

  • Yes! Our pilots are very familiar with the area and will point out the landmarks as you fly above them. They will also gladly answer any questions you may have.

  • If your flight is cancelled due to bad weather, you can reschedule your flight for another day/time or receive a full refund.

  • Once you are seated in the helicopter with your seatbelt fastened your headset in place, you are welcome to take as many pictures or videos as you like!

  • Yes. The safety of our passengers and crew is our number one priority. Our pilots are Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) commercially rated which means they have passed rigorous FAA tests and obtained FAA certifications. They are also in full compliance with drug and alcohol requirements dictated by federal regulations.