Niagara Helicopters - Niagara Falls, Canada
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Niagara Helicopters, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada
Waymark Code: WMBQYB
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 06/15/2011
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In 1961 Ruedi Hafen, a Swiss immigrant, founded Niagara Helicopters.
It is open 365 days a year from 9:00 am until sunset, 7 days a week (weather permitting).
Niagara Helicopter has a fleet of 5 Bell 407 helicopter that seats 6 passengers each.
Tariff: $132/person
The 9 minutes sightseeing tour follows the Niagara River and passes by the Whirlpool area, the Rainbow bridge, the American Falls and the Canadian Horseshoe Falls.
They also offer chartered flights within Canadian airspace to wineries, golf courses, etc.
Address
3171 Victoria Ave
Niagara Falls
Ontario, Canada
905 357-5672 or 1 800 281-8034
Location of Helipad: Heliport
Description of location: Niagara Helicopters is located across from the Whirlpool Rapids and Spanish Aerocar and beside the Great Wolf Lodge
Does the Site Have a Windsock?: Yes
Primary Puprose of the Landing Pad: Tourism
What facilities are available to passengers?: Washrooms, gourmet café, gift shop, internet lounge, professional photo service
What identifies the location as a helipad?: Segmented triangle inside a circle
Did you provide a personal photo of the helipad, windsock, helicopter or other identifiable feature?: yes
Where were the coordinates taken relative to the landing pad?: 10 meters from the heliport while waiting for our flight
Separate from an airport: yes
Landing Pad Surface: Concrete
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