Private Sscenic airplane flight in Chicago
Description
Discover Chicago on a private airplane flight
This private airplane flight in Chicago offers an aerial discovery of the city and its lakefront during a flight of about 35 minutes. The experience begins at Chicago Executive Airport, where the pilot welcomes passengers and explains the flight sequence before boarding a Cessna 177 Cardinal, a single-engine aircraft known for its stability and visibility. The flight is fully private for your group, with a maximum capacity of three passengers, allowing a personalized route and direct interaction with the pilot throughout this discovery flight.
Flight path over Lake Michigan
After takeoff, the airplane gains altitude and gradually heads toward Lake Michigan, flying along the shoreline at a distance suited to provide clear views of the coast. This first part of the flight makes it possible to observe the contrast between the water and the neighborhoods located north of Chicago, before continuing toward iconic areas such as Navy Pier, easily recognizable from the air. The pilot adjusts the flight path and altitude to maintain views of the lakefront while explaining the role of the shoreline in the city’s layout.
Downtown overflight and return to the airport
Continuing south, the airplane reaches downtown Chicago, offering direct views of the skyline and major urban parks. The overflight of Millennium Park helps locate the heart of the city, while the buildings of the Loop stand out for their density and architecture. The flight then makes a turn over the lake to provide a second perspective on downtown before returning to Chicago Executive Airport. This route allows you to discover Chicago from the air, between the lakefront and the dense urban core, along a flight path well suited to the city’s geography.
Chicago Executive Airport - 1020 Plant Rd, 60090 Wheeling
Geographical situation:
State: Illinois.
Program
- Welcome at Chicago Executive Airport
- Presentation of the Cessna 177 and safety briefing
- Boarding and takeoff
- Overflight of Lake Michigan and northern Chicago
- Pass above Wrigley Field, Navy Pier, and downtown
- Views of Millennium Park, Grant Park, and the lakefront museums
- Turn over Northerly Island
- Return and landing at Chicago Executive Airport
- ID card required
- Activity not suitable for disability
- Parental authorization required
- Activity dependent on weather conditions
- Change policy: You can change the date of this booking up to 2 days before the scheduled date.
- Passengers under 16 years old must be accompanied by an adult on board
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Good to know
-You will receive all practical details for your activity (address and meeting time, contact info, and useful info) by email, and everything will also be available in your account.
-If weather conditions prevent the activity, you can reschedule or cancel.
-You can also gift a voucher for Private Sscenic airplane flight in Chicago. Vouchers are valid for 1 year, and the recipient can then book their time slot.
-To book or gift this activity, you will be redirected to our partner's website after clicking "Book" or "Gift" to complete your order.
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