Orchard Beach Aviation · Manistee County Blacker Airport
Scenic Tours
Scenic airplane rides over beautiful Lake Michigan, Manistee, Portage Lake and surrounding areas from a bird's eye view.
For reservations or more information
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See Manistee From Above
The Great Republic going through the Manistee River Channel in Downtown Manistee
What We Offer
Scenic Airplane Tours
Orchard Beach Aviation has been conducting sightseeing flights over beautiful Lake Michigan for years.
These scenic airplane rides have been enjoyed by thousands wanting to see Lake Michigan beaches, Manistee, Portage Lake and surrounding areas from a bird's eye view.
If you are looking for fun things to do while in the Manistee area, our scenic airplane rides should be on your bucket list.
Call us at:
(231) 723-8095to make a reservation, or make a reservation online using our online reservation system below.
Flight Paths
Two Great Routes
Flights are typically flown over two routes:
- Downtown Manistee and the Lake Michigan shoreline
- The Onekama / Portage Lake area
Per-Person Pricing
Scenic Tour Rates
Rate
$40/person
Special flight requests welcome
Special flight requests are more than welcome and we will be happy to accommodate as best we can. Call or stop in for more information.
Scenic airplane rides make great gifts and can be enjoyed by all ages.
Our sightseeing flights are conducted all year round from the Manistee County Blacker Airport (by reservation late Oct – early May) and gift certificates are available. During the summer flights are available 10am to 5:30pm conditions allowing. We recommend you make a reservation by booking online or calling. Walk-ins are welcome on a space available basis.
Reserve by phone
(231) 723-8095Press & Media
As Featured On Under The Radar and Pure Michigan!
Orchard Beach Aviation and our scenic airplane tours have been talked about and featured on numerous shows and have been highlighted by influencers visiting the area. Come see for yourself why this is a great way to experience the shores of Lake Michigan.
