Aerial Adventures with Kitty Hawk Kites in the Outer Banks
About
The Outer Banks has been First in Flight since 1903, and Kitty Hawk Kites invites visitors to celebrate that history from above. Two aerial tour experiences leave from Dare County Regional Airport (KMQI) on Roanoke Island, only minutes from Nags Head.
Bi-Plane Tours
Take flight in a 1998 Waco YMF-5C, an open-air cockpit biplane featuring a 275HP Jacobs engine. The aircraft pairs the character of classic aviation with modern-aircraft performance. Several flight durations are available, with views of Jockey's Ridge, the Wright Brothers Monument, Oregon Inlet, and the Bodie Island Lighthouse.
- Combined weight limit: 400 lbs
Scenic Airplane Tours
A closed-cabin Cessna 172 provides sweeping views of the Outer Banks coastline, including shipwrecks, soundside marshes, oceanfront estates, and notable landmarks from Roanoke Island through the Cape Hatteras National Seashore.
- Flight options: 10-minute, 30-minute, and 1-hour
- Capacity: up to 3 passengers
- Combined weight limit: 500 lbs
Both tour experiences depart from 407 Airport Rd, Manteo, NC. Guests should arrive at least 15 minutes before departure. Prices start at $199. Reservations are available at kittyhawk.com or by calling 1-877-FLY-THIS.
Contact
Aero Tours in the Outer Banks
410 Airport Road
Manteo, NC 27954
- Email: reservations@kittyhawk.com
- Phone: (252) 441-4124
- Toll Free: 877-359-8447
Amenities
General
- Kid Friendly