The only helicopter tours flying in the Black Hills all winter
Tuesday–Saturday · 9am–4pm
Every other helicopter tour company in the Black Hills closes for the season. We keep flying. From our heliport just north of Crazy Horse Memorial, you’ll see the carving, Black Elk Peak, the Needles and the pine-covered hills under a fresh coat of snow, in clear winter air and without the summer crowds.
Crazy Horse, Black Elk Peak and the granite spires look completely different dressed in snow.
Winter is quiet in the Hills. Walk-ins are welcome, or book ahead online.
Experienced pilots who know these hills in every season, flying the Robinson R44 and R66 all winter.
35 miles Approx. 30 min This journey explores the sacred beauty of the Black Hills. It is a marvelous adventure covering the South Central Black Hills. You’ll be transported around the magnificent Crazy Horse Memorial, over to the beautiful Sylvan Lake, to the crest of Black Elk Peak, the majestic Mount Rushmore National Memorial, and the unique formations.
$279
70 miles Approx. 50 min
Enjoy an aerial view of a portion of the Northern, Southern and Central Black Hills. In addition to Mount Rushmore National Memorial and Crazy Horse Memorial, this 50 minute tour will go as far North as Custer Peak Lookout.
$459
10 miles Approx. 10 min
This flight allows you to witness the in-progress carving of the world’s largest manmade sculpture, Crazy Horse Memorial on Thunderhead Mountain. You will see this 563-foot-tall memorial from all sides with the opportunity to take photos of the face and progress up close.
$120
This 20 mile approx 14-16 min flight crests Black Elk Peak; the tallest point East of the Rocky Mountains and crowned by a historic stone fire watchtower. It is only accessible by an almost 6 mile hike or by flight. Explore the tower granite pillar formations known as Cathedral Spires and the Needles. Experience the location where National Treasure 2 was filmed – Sylvan lake.
$165
This 10 mile 8-10 min flight takes you in front of Mount Rushmore at eye level with a beautiful view of our “Shrine of Democracy”. This trip also includes an aerial view of the historic town of Keystone, the pigtail bridges and Horsethief Lake.
$220
Our 6 mile 5-6 min Discovery Flight tour is perfect for those who have never been on a helicopter tour. At an affordable price, you will cover 6 miles of the Black Hills and witness the beauty from the best view possible!
$59
Winter hours (Nov 1 – Apr 30): Tuesday–Saturday, 9am–4pm. Closed Sunday and Monday, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
What to wear: Dress warmly in layers. You’ll walk a short distance across the heliport to board the helicopter.
Weather: Winter weather can change quickly, and our pilots only fly when it’s safe. Call (605) 673-2163 to check conditions before you head out.
Where we are: 24564 US Hwy 16/385, Custer, SD 57730, just north of Crazy Horse Memorial. Get directions
Give the gift of flight this Christmas: a helicopter tour over Crazy Horse and the snow-covered Black Hills.
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