About
Life is better with a little adventure, and we offer the San Antonio and Austin community an incredible, one-of-a-kind experience.
We have been serving San Antonio since 2007 offering amazing tours of the city, private charters, and flight training for our future pilots as well as serving Austin since 2012 with tours and charters. We hold a Part 135 certificate providing the ability for customers to charter flights all over Texas and the surrounding areas.
With Alamo Helicopters, you can take in an exciting and breathtaking view of the Alamo City and the surrounding Hill Country like you never before. We are located just south of downtown San Antonio and have a variety of flights to delight every passenger and fit any budget. Reserve your flight today for an experience you will remember for a lifetime.
Austin Helicopters opened in 2012 and is located 5 minutes from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport at Bud Dryden Airport offering exhilarating views of Downtown Austin, UT Austin, the Circuit of the Americas, Lady Bird Lake, Lake Travis and the Hill Country. Multiple restaurant and winery charters are available.
Alamo Helicopters has trained helicopter pilots since opening doing business as Alamo Flight Academy. At Alamo, your Flight Instructors have been or are employed by numerous commercial helicopter companies including Air Evac Helicopters, PHI and Air Life, and Helicopters, Inc. This means that you are being trained by pilots who have been through intensive training and have flown with some of the industry’s best pilots. They then bring that experience and knowledge back to you. Our training section has now restructured to its own branch, Alamo Flight Academy. We continue to provide highly skilled education fostering safety and the love of rotor wing flying under our FAA Part 141 certificates as well Part 61.
Alamo Flight Academy is located at Stinson Airport which is in Class D Airspace (operating control tower). Five miles to the south is another training area with an uncontrolled airport for training at non towered airspace and the San Antonio International Airport is within 10 miles to the north for more intense training in radio procedures. The benefits of training in multiple different airspace in close proximity, give Alamo graduates an advantage in gaining future employment. Choose Alamo Flight Academy when you are ready to start or further your aviation career!
Meet Our Skilled Pilots
Wade Amen
Chief Pilot; Certified Flight Instructor; Designated Pilot Examiner for FAA; Chief of Operations I started my flight training in the winter of 2005 and completed my training a year later. My first job in aviation was working as a ground instructor as I finished my Certified Flight Instructor Certificate. Once I completed my CFI, I began to work as a professional pilot in the city of Houston and then moved back to his hometown, San Antonio, to teach future pilots and fly tours. Wade has been with Alamo Helicopters since and now is Chief Pilot, however, now works as an air medical pilot in Uvalde as well. One of the awesome experiences that I was fortunate to complete during my years as a commercial pilot was that I was hired to ferry a Robinson R-44 from Houston to Brazil. I flew down the Caribbean chain, Island hopping my way to South America. I flew through the Bermuda Triangle, landed in the Amazon jungle, and flew over the Amazon River. I will never forget the beautiful waters and vacation atmosphere that I incurred while “working”. My most favorite question while working as a pilot has been, “Your job must be fun”. My normal response is that “ Yes it is, my office has a wonderful view”. I don’t need to put up pictures because I have an awesome panoramic right in front of me.
Jose Corona
Juan Perez
A Journey Through the Skies
Founded in 2007, Alamo Helicopter Tours began with a vision to offer the San Antonio community a new way to experience their city. Over the years, we expanded our services to Austin in 2012, bringing our passion for aviation to more people. Our story is one of growth and dedication, as we continually strive to provide exceptional tours, private charters, and flight training. Located just south of downtown San Antonio, we are proud to be the only air-conditioned helicopter tour provider in the area, offering free transport from downtown hotels. Whether you're a local or a visitor, we invite you to discover the beauty of Texas from a whole new perspective with Alamo Helicopter Tours.
Why Choose Alamo?
Why Passengers Should Choose Our Alamo Helicopter Tours
Our helicopter tours are conveniently located just south of Downtown San Antonio, so we're easy to find amongst all the hustle and bustle of the city. When you sign up for your tour, let us know what downtown hotel you're staying in so we can send a luxurious shuttle to pick you up when it's time to depart. During the trip over the Alamo and downtown San Antonio, passengers can sit back and enjoy the only air-conditioned helicopter to fly tours over the area.
Breathtaking
The weaving San Antonio River and the sprawling cactus-dotted landscape of the Hill Country in Texas is a sight to behold, but just wait until you see it from the air! Your expert pilot will fly over ...
The weaving San Antonio River and the sprawling cactus-dotted landscape of the Hill Country in Texas is a sight to behold, but just wait until you see it from the air! Your expert pilot will fly over some of the most amazing locations in San Antonio to provide you with an unforgettable experience. You'll also enjoy breathtaking views that you'll want to capture for a lifetime of memories.
Exciting
Take a little adventure in the air with our helicopter tours and see the Alamo and other points of interest like never before. What better way to capture the beauty of Texas than to hop in a helicopte...
Take a little adventure in the air with our helicopter tours and see the Alamo and other points of interest like never before. What better way to capture the beauty of Texas than to hop in a helicopter and soar over the city with a professional pilot and guide? Passengers get a new vantage point to appreciate the history of the Alamo which is especially thrilling for families with younger children along for the ride!
Romantic
With sunset and evening helicopter rides available, these tours offer the perfect opportunity to surprise your favorite person for a special occasion or to impress a first date. Take a helicopter tour...
With sunset and evening helicopter rides available, these tours offer the perfect opportunity to surprise your favorite person for a special occasion or to impress a first date. Take a helicopter tour over the downtown area of San Antonio after the sun sets and experience the city coming to life under a vast Texas sky full of stars. There's no better way in town to mark a special night with your loved one and create a romantic adventure they will remember forever.
Discover San Antonio from Above San Antonio & Austin
Nestled just south of downtown San Antonio, Alamo Helicopter Tours offers a convenient location for both locals and visitors to embark on their aerial adventures. Our tours provide a unique vantage point to explore the iconic landmarks of San Antonio and Austin, including the Alamo, the River Walk, and the stunning Hill Country. With free transport from downtown San Antonio hotels, we make it easy for you to experience the thrill of helicopter flight and the beauty of Texas from above.
Frequently asked questions
Most frequent questions and answers
Any age may take a tour. Children under the age of 2 may sit in the lap of a parent or guardian for free with proof of age. Two and older require that they sit in their own seat as per FAA regulations. Children touring without a parent or guardian will require a permission slip.
Our main tour helicopter, the R44, seats 3 passengers + pilot. Our available corporate helicopter, a Eurocopter EC120, seats up to 4 + pilot.
Two passenger minimums are required for tours in the R44. You may ride alone, but are still required to purchase two seats.
The max seat weight cannot exceed 300 lbs / 136 kg. The max total weight for all passengers may not exceed 550 lbs / 236 kgs for our R44.
We do all our tours in the Robinson R44 helicopter. All prices are based on the R44.
We require payment to hold a reservation. Cancellations must be made 48 hours before tour date for a full refund, 48 hours – 24-hour cancellations will be given half refund. Less than 24 hours cancellation or missed tours are non-refundable. Cancellations based on weather are per pilot’s discretion and customer will be notified and given option to move tour time, date or they may cancel for full refund.
Yes. You may purchase through our website or call us directly.
At least 16 years of age to start and 17 yrs old to obtain your license.
We do offer flight training. Please see our flight training page. We are a Part 61 and Part 141 school.
Currently we have 2 Robinson R22 helicopters, and 2 Robinson R44 helicopters. Most training will be in the R22.
You must have a third class medical certificate. This is a basic physical and can be performed any Aviation Medical Examiner.
Visit our Pilot Training page for a detailed breakdown.
We are a pay as you go school. We accept checks, credit, debit and cash.
