Helicopter to COTA for Austin's Race Weekend.
A formula for a great weekend: arrive by helicopter, land on-site at COTA, and skip the race-weekend traffic.
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Your fast track to COTA. Fly BLADE from Creedmoor and land on-site at Circuit of The Americas, just a short walk from the paddock and dedicated BLADE Lounge.
BLADE helicopter service to COTA runs Friday through Sunday, October 23 – 25, for Practice, Qualifying, and Race Day.
Skip the gridlock and arrive by helicopter at Circuit of The Americas. After landing, BLADE fliers are transferred by COTA-provided Cadillac SUVs to the main VIP entrance at Turn 1.
Race Weekend, Elevated.
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Private helicopter charters to COTA are available from select locations throughout Austin and San Antonio.
Frequently Asked
Questions about BLADE helicopter flights to Circuit of The Americas? Our Flier Relations team is available 24/7.
844-FLYBLADEYes. BLADE offers helicopter transportation to Circuit of The Americas during Austin Race Weekend. BLADE flights land on-site at COTA, where fliers are met by COTA staff and transferred by Cadillac SUV to the main VIP entrance at Turn 1.
BLADE operates by-the-seat helicopter service between the STS VIP Heliport in Creedmoor and Circuit of The Americas. Private helicopter charters to COTA are also available from select locations throughout Austin and San Antonio.
The BLADE helicopter flight between Creedmoor and Circuit of The Americas is approximately five minutes, allowing fliers to bypass race-day road traffic around COTA.
BLADE by-the-seat helicopter service between Creedmoor and COTA is $1,495 one-way or $2,250 round trip. Private helicopter charter service from Creedmoor is $4,450 one-way or $8,900 round trip. Additional private charter options are available from select locations.
Yes. One-way and round-trip BLADE helicopter service is available, including return flights from COTA to Creedmoor. We recommend reserving your preferred return flight in advance.
Yes. Return flights from COTA can fill quickly during race weekend, so we recommend booking both directions in advance.
Flights are currently scheduled to operate from 9:00 AM–10:20 PM. BLADE will provide the final schedule and flight details before travel. You must arrive on time for all departures.
BLADE helicopters land on-site at Circuit of The Americas. After landing, you'll be met by COTA staff and transferred by Cadillac SUV directly to the main VIP entrance at Turn 1. Cadillac is COTA's official vehicle partner.
Trade up to 3 hours of race-day traffic for a helicopter arrival. BLADE fliers land on-site at COTA, transfer by Cadillac SUV to the VIP entrance at Turn 1, then can fly BLADE back when the day is over.
Yes. BLADE offers private helicopter charters to Circuit of The Americas from select locations throughout Austin and San Antonio. Contact Team BLADE for private charter availability and departure options.
No. This service offers no guest parking at the STS VIP Heliport or COTA. Please plan to arrive at and depart from the STS VIP Heliport by private car service or pre-arranged pickup and drop-off.
Ready for Takeoff?
Book your helicopter flight to COTA or contact Team BLADE for group bookings, private charters, custom departure times, or questions about your Austin Race Weekend experience.