Official Helicopter Partner of Circuit of The Americas

The Quickest Way Into Austin's Fastest Weekend.

Arrive by helicopter. Land on-site at COTA. Skip the race-weekend traffic.

October 23 – 25, 2026
3
Days of
Service
5
Minute
Flight
0
Minutes in
Traffic

BLADE from Creedmoor and land on-site at COTA, just a short walk from the paddock and dedicated BLADE Lounge.

Service runs Friday through Sunday, October 23 – 25, for Practice, Qualifying, and Race Day.

FRI · Oct 23
Practice Sessions
SAT · Oct 24
Qualifying Day
SUN · Oct 25
Race Day
Map comparing the five-minute BLADE flight path from Creedmoor to COTA with the winding road route between them
CREEDMOOR → COTA
COTA → CREEDMOOR

Get Ready for Race Weekend

BLADE helicopter in flight over Circuit of The Americas at sunset, with the Austin skyline behind
By-the-Seat from Creedmoor
By-the-Seat
One-Way$1,495
Round Trip$2,250
Private Charter
One-Way$4,450
Round Trip$8,900
BLADE helicopter flying past the Circuit of The Americas observation tower and timing tower
Private Charters from Steiner Steakhouse
Private Charter
One-Way$5,140
Round Trip$10,280

Need a Different
Departure Point?

Private helicopter charters are available from select locations throughout Austin and San Antonio.

Contact Team BLADE

Frequently Asked

Still have questions? Our Flier Relations team is available 24/7.

844-FLYBLADE

Trade up to 3 hours of race-day traffic for a helicopter arrival. Land on-site at COTA, transfer by Cadillac SUV to the VIP entrance at Turn 1, then BLADE back when the day is over.

Yes. One-way and round-trip service is available, including return flights from COTA to Creedmoor. We recommend reserving your preferred return time in advance.

Yes. Return flights fill quickly, so we recommend booking both directions in advance.

Flights are currently scheduled to operate from 9:00 AM–10:20 PM. We will provide the final schedule and flight details before travel. You must arrive on time for all departures.

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.

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.

Questions About Your Flight?

Our team is available to assist with group bookings, custom departure times, or any questions about your Race Weekend experience.

Book Your Flight