Coastal Helicopters flies an air conditioned Robinson R-44 Raven II helicopter. Robinson Helicopter Company is the world's leading producer and top seller of civil helicopters, and is known world wide for high performance, safe and reliable helicopters. Our four seat R-44 is the world's most popular helicopter and offers an ultra smooth ride with spectacular views. We are based at Dare County Regional Airport in Manteo, North Carolina.
The owner, Larry Ihle, has been an FAA certified pilot since 1981, and has lived on Ocracoke Island since 1982. He truly enjoys sharing the natural beauty of the Outer Banks by air.
We fly seven days a week (weather permitting). Call us for more information or to make a reservation, and you too can experience the joy of helicopter flight!
Coastal Helicopters, LLC provides a wide range of services on the Outer Banks. Our air tours can take you to some of the most beautiful sights you'll ever experience...from the beautiful southern islands of Ocracoke and Portsmouth, to the wild horses of Corolla and beyond, come ride with us and see the magic of the Outer Banks from the air.
We are also available for photography and videography work and air charters.
Pilot with two (and a half!) passengers.
One happy passenger!
Oregon Inlet bridge
A testimonial from a birthday flight...
Hi Larry,
I found your card today and realized that I had never written to thank you for that wonderful birthday helicopter ride. I am the Methodist minister whose daughter Holly surprised me with the flight. I had never been in a helicopter before and had always wanted to fly in one. What a dream come true. We talk and relive that experience often. I have told many people about your wonderful service and I hope your business continues to grow and thrive. I pray God's greatest blessings as you take people closer to him in your beautiful helicopter.
Blessings,
Karen and Holly Howell
Hampstead, NC
Larry and Steph,
Just wanted to let you know we thoroughly enjoyed our ride. The views were spectacular-especially the hundreds and hundreds of rays! Everyone should see the Outer Banks from the air.
Thank you for a great experience!
Jennifer and Steve
Southern Maryland
Sting Rays off of Rodanthe.
Thumbs up from Steve!
Coastal Helicopters, LLC Coastal Helicopters, LLC 158 Ocean View Road PO Box 715 PO Box 88 Nags Head, NC 27959 Ocracoke Island, NC 27960 252-475-HELI(4354) 252-475-HELI(4354) obxhelicopters@gmail.com obxhelicopters@gmail.com