PORT ARANSAS AIR TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Skids Up: A low, fast sweep over Mustang Beach’s ferries, coves and salt flats
Aero-Copters’ short helicopter air tour lifts from Mustang Beach Airport to show Mustang Beach, the ferry channel, Turtle Cove, the marina and Salt Island—this guide lays out the route, booking limits and practical prep.
Skids Up: A low, fast sweep over Mustang Beach’s ferries, coves and salt flats.
From the open cockpit view you skim the pale curves of Mustang Beach and the busy channel where ferryboats cross, threading past Turtle Cove, the marina and the low ridges of Salt Island. Operated by Aero-Copters, Inc., the Skids Up air tour pairs decades of helicopter experience with professional pilots who prioritize safety on scenic flights out of Mustang Beach Airport in Port Aransas.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Mustang Beach and the ferry channel
The core of the flight is a close aerial look at Mustang Beach and the ferryboats crossing the channel—views that compress shoreline, boats and beaches into a single, cinematic sweep.
Turtle Cove, the marina and Salt Island
Expect a quick series of recognizable coastal features on the tour: Turtle Cove, the local marina and the low, salt-encrusted expanses of Salt Island—each revealed from hovering vantage points.
A long-lived operator and safety-first pilots
Aero-Copters was founded in 1954 and draws on that long history of helicopter work; the operator emphasizes professional pilots and safety as central to each sightseeing flight.
What the day feels like
How the flight unfolds
Skids Up is a compact scenic helicopter sortie from Mustang Beach Airport: a short, visually dense circuit that climbs over the channel and beaches to reveal ferry traffic, coves and offshore salt flats before returning to the strip—a concise way to absorb the South Texas island landscape from above.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this short helicopter tour suits — and who should take care.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The published rate is $40 per person. There is a minimum of two people to book; the helicopter carries up to three people. Ensure your party meets the operator’s weight limits (see below) before reserving.
Flights operate from Aero-Copters at Mustang Beach Airport in Port Aransas, a short drive from Corpus Christi; check with the operator for exact meeting instructions and timing.
Each passenger must weigh 250 lb or less, and all passengers together cannot exceed 600 lb. The aircraft holds a maximum of three people; these limits determine whether your party can fly together.
The tour covers a short circuit listed as 5 miles—expect a compact, visually focused flight rather than a long-duration journey.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How much does Skids Up cost?
The published rate is $40 per person; bookings require a minimum of two people.
Where do I meet for the flight?
Aero-Copters operates from Mustang Beach Airport in Port Aransas; the airport is minutes from Corpus Christi.
How long is the flight?
The tour is listed as a 5-mile circuit.
How many people fit in the helicopter?
The helicopter holds up to three people, and bookings require a minimum of two people.
Are there weight restrictions?
Yes: each passenger must weigh 250 lb or less, and the combined passenger weight cannot exceed 600 lb.
Is Aero-Copters an experienced operator?
Aero-Copters was founded in 1954 and operates with professional pilots who state safety as their top priority.