Hangar 21

What Hangar 21 does

Hangar 21 is a family-owned private helicopter services company headquartered at Fullerton Airport (3815 Commonwealth Ave, Fullerton, CA). It operates a fleet of Robinson R-44 helicopters equipped with 280-degree viewing windows and is staffed by FAA-certified pilots with more than 65 years of combined flying experience. The business sells scheduled aerial tours (8–60 minutes) over Los Angeles and Orange County landmarks, private charter flights under FAA Part 135 (operated through subsidiary Hangar 21 Air Charters), aerial photography charters, romantic proposal flights, helicopter golf ball drops for fundraising events, and gift flights. Beyond flight services, the company operates Hangar 21 Venue, a 57,500 sq ft event space at Fullerton Airport (including a 50,000 sq ft Hangar 21 South expansion) that accommodates weddings, corporate events, and celebrations for up to 4,000 guests, with helicopter arrival capability and on-site catering managed by partner Jay's Catering.

The business model is predominantly direct-to-consumer and transaction-based, with seven identifiable revenue streams: per-person helicopter tours ($65 Wonder Tour to $399 Sunset Tour), private charters ($450–$3,500+ depending on destination, with a 50% non-refundable deposit), proposal and special experience packages, doors-off aerial photography charters, event venue rental, helicopter golf ball drops at partner courses, and gift cards. Distribution is multi-channel: self-serve online booking via Peek.com, phone reservations, walk-ins Wednesday–Sunday, Eventbrite for special events, and a dedicated inquiry form for charter requests. Customer segments are primarily tourists and experience-seekers (sightseeing, Disneyland fireworks, sunset flights), families celebrating milestones (birthdays, anniversaries, child helicopter experiences from age 2), event planners (weddings, corporate), and specialty buyers (photographers, golf fundraisers). Operations are confined to Southern California, anchored at Fullerton Airport, with charter reach extending to destinations including Las Vegas, San Diego, Santa Barbara, and Palm Springs. The company has served 9,000+ customers to date and holds 5-star ratings on Facebook and Yelp. It is privately held with no disclosed institutional funding.

Name

Hangar 21

Legal name

Hangar 21 Helicopters

Website

https://hangar21heli.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hangar 21 is a family-owned helicopter services company based at Fullerton Airport in California, offering FAA Part 135 private charters, scheduled scenic tours over Los Angeles and Orange County, aerial photography, and a 57,500 sq ft event venue serving tourists, families, and event planners in Southern California.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Helicopter Tour Services

NAICS

Nonscheduled Air Transportation (4812), Air Transportation (481)

akta.pro primary industry

Helicopter Sightseeing & Scenic Tours (TLAFACAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Scenic & Sightseeing Helicopter Tours (THABAGAE), Helicopter Air Taxi / Urban Air Mobility (UAM) Services (TLAFACAC), Aircraft Management & Part 135/135-equivalent Operators (THABAFAD), VIP/Executive Helicopter Transport (THABAGAH)

Keywords

• Helicopter tour services
• Aerial sightseeing tours
• Private helicopter charters
• Scenic flight experiences
• Aerial event services

Headquarters

HQ city

Fullerton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Helicopter Tours: Per-person transaction fees for scheduled helicopter tours ranging from 8 to 60 minutes, covering Los Angeles and Orange County scenic routes. Minimum 2 passengers required for most tours.
2. Private Charter Flights: Customizable round-trip helicopter charter services to various destinations. Pricing based on destination, with rates ranging from $600 (John Wayne Airport) to $3,500 (Las Vegas). 50% non-refundable deposit at signing, balance due 2 weeks prior.
3. Special Experience Packages: Romantic proposal flights with setup including Marry Me sign, rose petals, and red carpet. Customizable experiences with add-ons.
4. Aerial Photography Services: Private aerial photography charter flights with doors-off experience, pre-flight consultation, and production assistance including stabilization systems.
5. Event Venue Rental: Hangar 21 South venue rental for weddings, corporate events, and celebrations accommodating up to 2,500 guests. Managed by Jay's Catering.
6. Golf Ball Drops: Fundraiser events providing helicopter golf ball drops at various golf courses across LA and Orange County.
7. Gift Cards: Gift flight tickets valid from purchase date, transferable but non-refundable, not redeemable for cash, cannot be combined with other offers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Hangar 21 is a helicopter tour and charter operator based at Fullerton Municipal Airport in Southern California, offering aerial sightseeing experiences over regional landmarks (Hollywood Sign, Los Angeles coastline, Disneyland) using Robinson R-44 helicopters with 280-degree viewing windows. The company operates under FAA Part 135 certification and sells per-person scenic flights, private charters, and aerial event services to consumers and small groups.

Product overview

Hangar 21 is a family-owned helicopter tour and charter company based in Fullerton, California, offering a portfolio of themed aerial tour experiences and supporting services. The core product lineup consists of timed helicopter tours (8–60 minutes) covering Los Angeles city landmarks, Orange County coastline, and combination city/coastal routes, plus specialty offerings including sunset flights, Disneyland fireworks, and the Wonder Tour starter flight. Add-on services include aerial photography charters, romantic proposal flights, golf ball drops for fundraising events, and private helicopter charters under FAA Part 135 certification. The company also operates Hangar 21 Venue, an event space at Fullerton Airport capable of hosting up to 4,000 guests for weddings and corporate events, with the option for guests to arrive by helicopter. All tours operate Robinson R-44 helicopters with 280° viewing windows, departing from Fullerton Airport with FAA-certified pilots boasting over 65 years of combined flying experience.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Helicopter Sightseeing Tours
• Private Helicopter Charters On-demand private helicopter flights booked for individuals, families, and small groups seeking personalized aerial experiences or point-to-point travel.
• Aerial Event Services Helicopter-based experiences tailored to special occasions such as proposals, anniversaries, birthdays, weddings, and corporate events, including aerial photography/videography support.

Quantifiable outcome

• 9,000+ previous customers served
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Coyote Hills Golf CourseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGolf course partner for helicopter golf ball drop fundraiser events. Hangar 21 provides helicopter services to drop golf balls at fundraising tournaments held at this venue.
• Los Coyotes Country ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGolf course partner for helicopter golf ball drop fundraiser events. Hangar 21 provides helicopter services to drop golf balls at fundraising tournaments held at this venue.
• Anaheim Hills Golf CourseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGolf course partner for helicopter golf ball drop fundraiser events. Hangar 21 provides helicopter services to drop golf balls at fundraising tournaments held at this venue.
• Jay's CateringcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerFull-service catering partner managing the Hangar 21 venue. Jay's Catering handles events at the venue and can accommodate up to 1,200 guests for weddings and corporate events.
• Baby's Badass BurgersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFood vendor partner for Friday Night Flights events, providing food trucks at the venue during special events.
• Karina's FunnelsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFood vendor partner for Friday Night Flights events, providing funnel cake food trucks at the venue during special events.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Blade Urban Air Mobility: Tech-enabled urban air mobility platform offering scheduled helicopter/seaplane routes in NYC and LA, including LA-Malibu and LA-Las Vegas charters — competes with Hangar 21's charter arm at a larger, more national scale with a tech-driven booking layer.

Emerging players

• FlyNYON: Doors-off helicopter experience operator in NYC and other markets — comparable on doors-off aerial photography and experiential flight offerings that overlap with Hangar 21's Aerial Photography and Wonder Tour products.

Direct peers

• Orbic Air Helicopter Tours: LA-based helicopter tour company offering similar themed scenic flights (LA, coastal, sunset) and private charter services — competing head-to-head with Hangar 21 on price, routes, and customer demographics.
• Liberty Helicopter Tours: NYC-based helicopter tour operator running Manhattan skyline tours and charters — functionally identical business model to Hangar 21 (per-person scenic tours + charter + doors-off photo flights), providing strong product/market comparability in a different geography.
• Celebrity Helicopters: Long-running Los Angeles helicopter tour operator offering comparable 30-60 minute scenic flights over LA landmarks, beaches, and celebrity homes from a competing local airport — the most directly comparable tour competitor in Hangar 21's geography.
• Pacific Coast Helicopters: Southern California helicopter tour and charter operator offering doors-off tours, private charters, and aerial photography services — directly comparable to Hangar 21 across the same product set and geography.
• Group 3 Aviation: Van Nuys-based helicopter tour operator running LA scenic flights, charters, and flight training — directly comparable on sightseeing tours and Part 135 charter services in the same Southern California market.
• Los Angeles Helicopters: Long-established LA helicopter tour provider based at Long Beach Airport offering tours, charters, and aerial photography — directly competes with Hangar 21 on coastal and city routes.
• Air Hollywood Helicopter Tours: LA helicopter tour operator offering similar Hollywood-themed flights and doors-off experiences — overlapping customer base and product catalog with Hangar 21.

Others

• Jay's Catering: Core venue-management and catering partner that operates Hangar 21 South events — an ecosystem partner rather than competitor, but materially comparable as a Southern California event/venue operator serving the same wedding and corporate market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/hangar21heli
• Facebookfacebook.com/Hangar21Helicopters
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hangar-21-helicopters-new
• Instagraminstagram.com/hangar21helicopters

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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