Magnum Helicopters - Doors Off
This Oahu helicopter is doors off, meaning you will fly without doors in the way of your viewing pleasure! Departing from Honolulu Airport, this tour takes you along the island’s south shore and all the top attractions, beginning with downtown Honolulu and Waikiki Beach. Fly past Diamond Head to Hanauma Bay, Oahu’s popular snorkeling destination.
Your helicopter tour continues on to Oahu’s southeastern shoreline, home to tall sea cliffs and the Makapu’u Lighthouse. From here, fly along the coast towards the communities of Waimanalo and Kailua. Enjoy beautiful views of Mount Olomana and the lush ridges of the Ko’olau Mountain Range. On the way back to the airport, you’ll also get to see spectacular views of Pearl Harbor, Oahu’s top historic attraction.
Tour Highlights:
- See Waikiki hotels and world-famous beach from a bird’s eye view
- Hanauma Bay marine preserve, featuring a spectacular coral reef
- Sea cliffs near Makapu'u Lighthouse
- Mount Olomana and Ko'olau Mountains
- Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor
- Weather/Time permitting, also see Sacred Falls & Dole Pineapple Maze

Makapu'u Lighthouse

Pearl Harbor

Hanauma Bay

Mt. Olomana
- Where and When:
- Morning: Departure between 9:00 am & 11:00 am
Mid-day: Departure between 12:00 pm & 2:00 pm
Afternoon: Departure after 2:00 pm
Check in 45 minutes prior to your departure time at Honolulu International Airport, 130 Iolana Place, Honolulu, HI 96819
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- Requirements:
- Restrictions:
- Passengers must be at least 3 years old.
There is only 1 seat available for passengers age 3-11 years old. They will be required to be in the Preferred Seating. The child will be seated in the front middle seat between the pilot and the right front seat passenger.
Passengers weighing between 250 pounds (113 kg) and 300 lbs (136 kg) will be charged a capacity surcharge. Passengers weighing over 300 lbs (136 kg) may not participate in this tour.
First Class seating is only sold in pairs (2 seats must be purchased). An individual First Class passenger's weight must not exceed 180 lbs (81 kg). The combined weight of two First Class passengers must not exceed 345 lbs (156 kg).
Please wear closed-toed shoes. Hairties are recommended for anyone with long hair. Warm clothing is recommended. Wear sunglasses or prescription glasses. Pockets must be empty.
Only 1 camera, cell phone, or recording device per person. Secure wrist and/or neck straps are required for any cameras or cell phones (straps subject to approval from staff). Approved cell phones cases/lanyards are available for purchase at Magnum. Cell phones larger than 6 inches, tablets, Ipads, and/or extendable poles/selfie sticks longer than 6 inches are not permitted on flights.
Non compliance with ground personnel instructions may result in denial of boarding aircraft and forfeiture of payment.
- Special Notes:
- Operation Days:
- Monday to Saturday
- Duration:
- 50 minutes
- Vendor:
- Capacity:
- 4
- Equipment:
- MD-500, the same helicopter used in the Magnum P.I. TV series