Private Tours
Private Helicopter Experiences. Professionally Flown.
Looking for things to do in Calgary? Add a private helicopter tour to your Calgary bucket list and see the Canadian Rockies from above. Iron Oak Aviation offers a unique Calgary experience: your helicopter, your group, and a licensed commercial pilot, with no shared tours.
It starts on the ground. Walk into Adola, our Ethiopian specialty café in the same hangar, and have your coffee while your helicopter waits on the ramp outside. Preview sites from the tour in our Flight Simulator and try your hand at flying a Robinson Heli.
When you’re ready, the Bose A20s go on, the rotor noise falls away, and the Rockies open up beneath you. Multiple GoPros capture the flight, so you’re not filming — you’re flying. The footage is yours before you drive home.
Professionally flown by licensed commercial pilots. Tours booked through this website are private and exclusively for your group. Departing Springbank Airport, 20 minutes west of Calgary.
We fly a limited number of private charters each week — once a day is booked, it’s gone. Reserve yours.
What Others are Saying
Rise Above
Calgary’s only private 15-minute helicopter flight. Your aircraft, your group, your pilot — never shared. Pre-flight sim session, Bose noise-cancelling headsets, HD GoPro footage yours to keep, air-conditioned cabin, and pre-flight refreshments at Adola Ethiopian Specialty Café in our hangar. The perfect first step to your mountain tour.
Always private · Air-conditioned · Bose A20 headsets · HD footage included
CAD per aircraft, up to three passengers, exclusively for your group. GST additional. Private tours booked through this website are never shared. Custom routes and durations available on request.
Calgary Skyline Tour
A striking introduction to Calgary from above — soar over downtown, the Bow River, and the city skyline before returning to Springbank. Ideal for visitors with limited time.
Up to 3 passengers · Private flight
Professionally Flown · Private, Never Shared · Air-conditioned · Bose A20 headsets · HD footage included
CAD per aircraft, up to three passengers, exclusively for your group. GST additional. Private tours booked through this website are never shared. Custom routes and durations available on request.
The Foothills
A private helicopter tour experience over the Alberta foothills and Rockies — your aircraft, your group, never shared. Pre-flight sim session, Bose noise-cancelling headsets, HD GoPro footage yours to keep, air-conditioned cabin, and pre-flight refreshments at Adola Ethiopian Specialty Café in our hangar.
Professionally Flown · Private, Never Shared · Air-conditioned · Bose A20 headsets · HD footage included
CAD per aircraft, up to three passengers, exclusively for your group. GST additional. Private tours booked through this website are never shared. Custom routes and durations available on request.
The Wild Alberta
Landing option available
A scenic flight through prime Alberta backcountry with the majestic Moose Mountain as your backdrop. Optional landing available: touch down in the wilderness and take in the silence. Add an Adola-catered picnic for the full experience. Ask us about pricing.
Professionally Flown · Private, Never Shared · Air-conditioned · Bose A20 headsets · HD footage included
CAD per aircraft, up to three passengers, exclusively for your group. GST additional. Private tours booked through this website are never shared. Custom routes and durations available on request.
The Canyon Tour
Follow the dramatic canyon terrain west of Calgary as the foothills give way to the front ranges of the Rockies. A stunning introduction to Alberta from above.
Professionally Flown · Private, Never Shared · Air-conditioned · Bose A20 headsets · HD footage included
CAD per aircraft, up to three passengers, exclusively for your group. GST additional. Private tours booked through this website are never shared. Custom routes and durations available on request.
The Kananaskis Rockies
Soar deep into Kananaskis Country over alpine lakes, snow-capped peaks, and valleys few people ever see. The Rockies from altitude — this is what you came for.
Professionally Flown · Private, Never Shared · Air-conditioned · Bose A20 headsets · HD footage included
CAD per aircraft, up to three passengers, exclusively for your group. GST additional. Private tours booked through this website are never shared. Custom routes and durations available on request.
Banff & Canmore Experience
From Springbank west through the Bow Valley corridor over Canmore and Banff townsite – one of the most iconic mountain landscapes in Canada from above. Private, never shared. Pre-flight sim session, Bose noise-cancelling headsets, HD GoPro footage yours to keep, air-conditioned cabin, and pre-flight refreshments at Adola Ethiopian Specialty Café in our hangar.
Professionally Flown · Private, Never Shared · Air-conditioned · Bose A20 headsets · HD footage included
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CAD per aircraft, up to three passengers, exclusively for your group. GST additional. Private tours booked through this website are never shared. Custom routes and durations available on request.
Banff & Lake Louise Experience
From Springbank over the Bow Valley, Banff townsite, north to Lake Louise and the Victoria Glacier. The most iconic alpine scenery in Canada – from above. Optional wilderness landing available, subject to permissions and operational conditions. Private, never shared. Pre-flight sim session, Bose noise-cancelling headsets, HD GoPro footage yours to keep, air-conditioned cabin, and pre-flight refreshments at Adola Ethiopian Specialty Café in our hangar.
Professionally Flown · Private, Never Shared · Air-conditioned · Bose A20 headsets · HD footage included
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CAD per aircraft, up to three passengers, exclusively for your group. GST additional. Private tours booked through this website are never shared. Custom routes and durations available on request.
Special Occasions
Partnerships
Iron Oak Aviation is proud to partner with Travel Alberta and Tourism Calgary to showcase the beauty of Southern Alberta from a unique perspective. Together, we deliver unforgettable experiences that immerse visitors in the foothills, the Canadian Rockies, and the spirit of adventure that defines our region.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do tours cost?
CAD per aircraft, up to three passengers, exclusively for your group. GST additional. Private tours booked through this website are never shared.
- Rise Above: 15 minutes, $275 + GST
- Calgary Skyline Tour: 20 minutes, $349 + GST
- The Foothills: 30 minutes, $499 + GST
- The Wild Alberta: 45 minutes, $750 + GST
- The Canyon Tour: 55 minutes, $899 + GST
- The Kananaskis Rockies: 75 minutes, $1,249 + GST
- Custom Charter: $1,000/hr + GST. Contact us to arrange.
Please contact us at (403) 775-4563 or info@ironoakaviation.com to book today!
How many passengers can fly?
Up to three passengers plus the pilot. Combined passenger weight limits apply and may affect capacity. Contact us when booking and we’ll confirm your configuration in advance.
Are flights private?
Tours booked through this website are private and exclusively for your group. Your tour is never shared with other passengers.
Who is the pilot?
Every Iron Oak Aviation flight is operated by a licensed commercial pilot. Tours booked through this website are private and exclusively for your group.
What's included?
Bose A20 noise-cancelling headsets, multi-angle GoPro footage, air-conditioned comfort, and pre-flight refreshments at Adola Ethiopian Specialty Café in our hangar.
What if the weather is bad?
Safety comes first. If conditions aren’t suitable we’ll reschedule at no penalty and contact you as early as possible.
Where do flights depart?
Springbank Airport (CYBW), 120 Maclaurin Drive — approximately 20 minutes west of Calgary.
How do I book?
Book a standard private tour through Bookeo using its booking button. For a custom tour, proposal, wedding, special occasion or charter, use our enquiry form or call or text (403) 775-4563.
Contact Us
The Rockies are 20 minutes away. Your private flight is one call or click from here.
