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All flights depart from Atlantic Aviation at PSP, our operational hub

A mirrored house glowing with reflected desert light
Sunrise & Sunset

First Light Grand

Our City Tour at sunrise

Couples' choice

$999 per guest

Two-guest minimum. The third seat is open to other guests unless you make it private.

Your party
2

$1,998 for 2 guests

Each helicopter seats three guests.

Make it private

The whole helicopter for your group, third seat 25% off. From $2,747

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  • 60 minutes in the air
  • Check in 30 minutes early at Atlantic Aviation FBO

Route

  • San Jacinto and Santa Rosa ridgelines at first light
  • Sunnylands
  • Empire Polo Club
  • Madison Club
  • PGA West
  • Bob Hope Estate
  • Elrod House
  • Downtown Palm Springs
  • Forever Marilyn

Duration

Flight
60 minutes
Check in
30 minutes early, Atlantic Aviation FBO
Minimum
2 guests
Landing
None. A continuous flight from PSP and back.

Departure point

Atlantic Aviation at PSP
145 N Gene Autry Trail
Palm Springs, CA 92262

Our operational hub is the Atlantic Aviation terminal at Palm Springs International Airport, minutes from downtown Palm Springs and easy to reach from anywhere in the valley.

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First Light Grand

Our City Tour at sunrise. Watch first light hit the San Jacinto and Santa Rosa ridgelines, then fly the valley's landmarks, from Sunnylands and PGA West to the Elrod House and downtown, in the calm of early morning.

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the route

Flight route

The planned route. Press play to fly the route, or pick any waypoint to see what is below.

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San Jacinto Mountains

The east face above Palm Springs

The wall of granite that rises almost two miles above the valley floor, close enough to Palm Springs that the mountain fills the windscreen.

San Jacinto Peak tops out at 10,834 feet.

For your safety, flight routes may change with weather, air traffic and other conditions on the day.

Experience the First Light Grand

San Jacinto and Santa Rosa ridgelines at first light · Sunnylands · Empire Polo Club · Madison Club · PGA West · Bob Hope Estate · Elrod House · Downtown Palm Springs · Forever Marilyn.

A person seated on a blanket on the rocks, looking out over the boulders

On this flight

What you'll fly over

The desert in low light.

  • A Joshua tree above a sandy wash, low hills beyond
  • A person resting on a rock slab as the sun breaks through the clouds
  • A small figure walking into bright sunlight beneath fan palms

Frequently asked questions

01Where does the First Light Grand depart from?

From Atlantic Aviation FBO at Palm Springs International Airport (PSP), 145 N Gene Autry Trail, minutes from downtown Palm Springs. Please check in 30 minutes early.

02How long is it?

60 minutes in the air. Please check in 30 minutes before your flight at Atlantic Aviation FBO, Palm Springs International.

03What does it cost?

$999 per guest, with a two-guest minimum, so the smallest booking is $1,998. The third seat is open to other guests unless you make it private: the whole helicopter for your group, with the third seat 25% off, from $2,747.

04Does it land anywhere?

No. It is a continuous flight from Palm Springs and back.

05What should I bring?

Sunglasses and a phone or camera. In the cooler months, a light layer. Leave large bags behind; there is very little room in the cabin.

06Will the route always be the same?

Routes are planned around these sights, but your pilot may adjust for weather, air traffic or other conditions on the day.

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Before you book

Cancellations
You can cancel up to 24 hours before your flight. Cancellations within 24 hours of departure are non-refundable.
Weather
We fly in good visibility only. If we cancel for weather, you get a full refund or a new date.
Children
No minimum age. Guests two and older need a ticket; under twos fly free on a lap.
Weight
299 lb per passenger, including everything you bring aboard. We ask each passenger's weight when you book.

Book your flight

Book online

Pick a date and time

Choose your flight time and pay securely in our booking system. You'll get a confirmation email as soon as you check out.

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Prefer to talk it through? Call (760) 528-8676.

  • Two to three guests per helicopter
  • Children under two fly free on a lap
  • We'll ask each passenger's weight (299 lb limit)

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