Black Hills Helicopters, Inc.

Black Hills Helicopters, Inc. Rushmore and Crazy Horse Memorial. Discover the vertical world and the wonders of Mount Rushmore in the Black Hills with a private helicopter tour.
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Black Hills Helicopters is a Veteran owned business, that operates the best-maintained helicopters and most experienced pilots to provide helicopter tours of Mt. Safety is our number one priority, our business was founded on it. Established in 2014, Black Hills Helicopters was launched to improve Helicopter Safety in the Black Hills. We operate the most modern fleet in the area with 4 brand new he

licopters and all our helicopters are equipped with digital traffic monitoring ADSB-In/Out for your safety. Our heliport (Keystone Heliport, SD18) is the only FAA and SDDOT approved heliport in the area; and is occasionally utilized by both the National Guard and Life Flight helicopters. Our pilots have on average over 1500 hours of aeronautical experience each and extensive training in the make and model they will be flying. Helicopter maintenance is lead by one of the best technicians in the United States and we utilize an outside service center semiannually to double check our program. Our modern aircraft all have EMUs (electronic monitoring systems) to ensure they are operating as prescribed. Most importantly, our weather decisions are based solely on your safety and comfort. Take a few minutes to see a different perspective and experience the unforgettable sensation of helicopter flight and the vertical world with a private helicopter tour of Mt. Rushmore and Crazy Horse Memorial!! We are one of the top ten helicopter tour companies in North America according to USA Today (2024,2023,2022,2021,2020,2019,2018) with the Newest Helicopters, Most Experienced Pilots, and Lowest Price, Guaranteed in the Black Hills of South Dakota. We are the only veteran owned and operated helicopter company in the area.

Happy World Helicopter Day! Today, we celebrate the incredible impact helicopters have around the world, from rescue mis...
08/17/2025

Happy World Helicopter Day!
Today, we celebrate the incredible impact helicopters have around the world, from rescue missions to tourism. We’re proud to be part of an industry that connects people, saves properties, lives, and brings unforgettable views to adventurers every day!

08/11/2025

Take Your Pick from the Largest, Most Modern Fleet in the Region

08/05/2025

10 min flights over downtown Sturgis $75.00 pp MAKE IT LEGENDARY!
Come see us at the Glencoe Entrance at the Stump Beer Garden Ad By:

08/03/2025

Make it Legendary. Located at the Stump Beer Garden and Glencoe Entrance.

Make your 85th Sturgis Rally unforgettable with a flight with Black Hills Helicopters! 🚁 We have 4 flights to choose fro...
08/01/2025

Make your 85th Sturgis Rally unforgettable with a flight with Black Hills Helicopters! 🚁
We have 4 flights to choose from, starting at just $59 per person for 5 minutes.
We’re set up right next to the Stump Beer Garden at Lamphere Campground and ready to take you to the skies.
Call us at 605-255-4354 to book your Rally flight today! 🏍

The 85th Sturgis Rally is right around the corner. Why just ride when you can fly? Take your Rally experience to new hei...
07/22/2025

The 85th Sturgis Rally is right around the corner. Why just ride when you can fly? Take your Rally experience to new heights with a helicopter flight over downtown Sturgis and the surrounding areas! Call 605-255-4354 to book your Sturgis flight today. 🏍🚁
Ride the Hills. Fly the Hills.

Happy National Ice Cream Day! What’s cooler than a helicopter ride? Ice cream after a flight. We’ve got 8 delicious flav...
07/20/2025

Happy National Ice Cream Day!
What’s cooler than a helicopter ride? Ice cream after a flight. We’ve got 8 delicious flavors from ! Homemade with locally sourced milk and cream, right here in the Black Hills! 🍨

You know what goes best with an epic helicopter flight? Black Hills Helicopters merch! From hoodies to handmade ornament...
07/15/2025

You know what goes best with an epic helicopter flight? Black Hills Helicopters merch! From hoodies to handmade ornaments, we’ve got something for everyone. 🚁

Fly over Mt. Rushmore this 4th of July! Enjoy free hot dogs and sodas! 🇺🇸
07/04/2025

Fly over Mt. Rushmore this 4th of July! Enjoy free hot dogs and sodas! 🇺🇸

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Rapid City, SD

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 6pm
Sunday 9am - 6pm

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Established in 2016.

Chief Pilot and Veteran Owner, Andrew Busse always had the dream of sharing his passion for flight with others. What better place to do this than over his native land, the Black Hills of South Dakota. Black Hills Helicopters, offers tours and charters around the Black Hills and Mount Rushmore.

Chief Pilot and Owner Andrew Busse, is an extremely experienced military instructor pilot and also the Lead Pilot for Black Hills Life Flight with over 3500 helicopter flight hours. He is an engineer by education, having received his B.S.degree in Industrial Engineering from the School of Mines in Rapid City, SD. He is also an avid outdoorsman, skier, climber, mountaineer, and father.

Our Highway 16A location was specifically selected for our heliport as it sits well over 500’ above the town of Keystone; affording our passengers amazing views immediately after take-off. It is the only FAA Designated Heliport and DOT Approved Heliport in Keystone.