Sedona Air Tours

What Sedona Air Tours does

Sedona Air Tours is a privately held, 100% Native American-owned aerial tour operator headquartered at Cottonwood Airport in Cottonwood, Arizona, that has been in continuous operation since 1994. The company provides helicopter, fixed-wing airplane, and combined air-and-ground tour experiences over Northern Arizona landmarks including Sedona's red rock formations, the Grand Canyon, Antelope Canyon, Monument Valley, and Lake Powell. Its product portfolio spans short scenic flights (Spirit of Sedona airplane tour at $99 per person, Canyon Panorama helicopter tour at $179 per person), mid-length helicopter experiences (The Ancients' Way at $345 per person, The Hog Wild at $509 per person), and premium AirXperience combo packages (Grand Canyon, Antelope Canyon Single Canyon, and Antelope Canyon Three Canyon tours priced between $899 and $1,749 per person), with a stated 100% safety record since founding.

The company's underlying technology is a fleet of Bell Jet Ranger helicopters and Cessna 207 Skywagon fixed-wing aircraft, supported by a private heli-pad at Cottonwood Airport, a complimentary door-to-door hotel shuttle service across the Sedona area, and a second operational base (Fixed Base Operations) at Page Airport operated through the affiliated IKG Air LLC under a City of Page contract. Operations are conducted under Navajo Nation compliance frameworks for Antelope Canyon and Monument Valley access, and the company is a member of Helicopter Association International and the Sedona Chamber of Commerce.

Commercially, Sedona Air Tours runs a direct-to-consumer model with online booking via FareHarbor on its website, a dedicated phone-based group sales desk for parties of 20 or more, and a VIP/private charter service for executive and luxury transport. The company is part of The Adventurous Group, an integrated ecosystem of affiliated brands (Adventurous Antelope Canyon, Adventurous Monument Valley, Antelope Air, Adventurous FBO, Adventurous Galleria) that enables cross-promotion and bundled itineraries. Revenue is transactional and per-booking, with pricing tiered by tour duration, group size, and optional add-ons; the company reports 1–10 employees and no external institutional investment.

Name

Sedona Air Tours

Legal name

Sedona Air Tours

Website

https://sedonaairtours.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Sedona Air Tours is a 100% Native American-owned, privately held operator providing helicopter, airplane, and air-plus-ground combo tours over Sedona, the Grand Canyon, and Antelope Canyon from its Cottonwood, Arizona base, serving individual tourists, families, and corporate groups on a direct-booking basis since 1994.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Scenic Aerial Tour Services

NAICS

Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Other (4879), Air Transportation (481), Tour Operators (561520)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Scenic & Sightseeing Helicopter Tours (THABAGAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Helicopter Charter & Sightseeing (TLAFABAH), Helicopter Resort & Remote Destination Transfers (TLAFACAF), Helicopter Sightseeing & Scenic Tours (TLAFACAD)

Keywords

• Scenic aerial tours
• Helicopter sightseeing
• Airplane tours
• Air ground combo tours
• Sedona tourism

Headquarters

HQ city

Cottonwood

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Scenic Air Tours: Per-person pricing for scenic helicopter and airplane tours over Northern Arizona landmarks including Sedona's Red Rocks, Grand Canyon, Antelope Canyon, and surrounding natural wonders. Tours range from 15-minute local flights ($99-$509 per person) to full-day AirXperience combo packages ($899-$1,749 per person depending on group size). Revenue is transactional per booking with pricing tiers based on group size and tour duration.
2. VIP Charter Services: Private charter flights available to and from most major airports worldwide, including on-call service from Sedona, Page, Kayenta, Phoenix, Las Vegas, and other Southwest locations. Specially arranged landing sites can be organized close to departure and destination points.
3. Ground Transportation: Complimentary door-to-door shuttle service to and from most Sedona area hotels, with VIP luxury ground transportation available as a premium add-on service.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Sedona Air Tours provides scenic helicopter, airplane, and combo air-and-ground aerial tours over Northern Arizona's iconic landmarks, including Sedona's Red Rocks, the Grand Canyon, Antelope Canyon, Monument Valley, and surrounding desert landscapes. All tours depart from Cottonwood Airport (with a private heli-pad) and range from 15-minute local flights to 8-hour full-day AirXperience combo packages. The company is 100% Native American-owned and has maintained a 100% safety record since its founding in 1994.

Product overview

Sedona Air Tours operates a portfolio of fixed-wing airplane and helicopter aerial tour experiences departing from Cottonwood Airport, plus air-and-ground combo packages. The core offerings include: (1) Local Airplane Tours — Spirit of Sedona (15-20 min, $99) and Canyons and Cliffs (40 min, $239); (2) Local Helicopter Tours — Canyon Panorama (15 min, $179), The Ancients' Way (35 min, $345), and The Hog Wild (45 min, $509); (3) AirXperience Air/Ground Combos — Grand Canyon (6 hrs, $899-$1,099), Antelope Canyon Single Canyon (6 hrs, $1,199-$1,499), and Three Canyon Tour (8 hrs, $1,399-$1,749). Add-on services include VIP luxury transportation, private/group tours for 20+ guests, and gift cards. The company is 100% Native American owned and has operated since 1994 with a 100% safety record.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Spirit of Sedona Airplane Tour A 15-20 minute scenic airplane tour departing from Cottonwood Airport showcasing Sedona's iconic red rock landmarks including Cathedral Rock, Bell Rock, Courthouse Butte, Airport Mesa, and Snoopy Rock. Designed for travelers seeking a concise aerial overview of Sedona's most recognizable formations.
• Canyons and Cliffs Airplane Tour A 40-minute scenic airplane tour departing from Cottonwood Airport that extends beyond Sedona's red rocks into Northern Arizona's higher elevations, including Sycamore Canyon (the 'Little Grand Canyon'), the San Francisco Peaks, Humphreys Peak, Oak Creek Canyon, and surrounding elevated terrain.
• Canyon Panorama Helicopter Tour A 15-20 minute helicopter tour departing from the company's private heli-pad offering views of historic Jerome, Mingus Mountain, and panoramic vistas of Sycamore Canyon and Sedona's red rocks. Aimed at travelers wanting a short but immersive aerial experience.
• The Ancients' Way Helicopter Tour The company's signature 35-40 minute helicopter tour flying into remote Sycamore Canyon, then deep into Boynton Canyon and Secret Canyons past 800-year-old Sinagua ruins, with Doe Mesa and Cockscomb on the return flight. Designed for travelers interested in remote wilderness and archaeological sites.
• The Hog Wild Helicopter Tour A deluxe 45-minute helicopter adventure that combines the Sycamore Canyon and Ancients' Way routes, flying past Sedona's vortex sites, wilderness canyons, ancient ruins, iconic formations like Cathedral Rock and Bell Rock, and Arizona's wine country. Targeted at premium experience seekers.
• AirXperience Grand Canyon An approximately 6-hour air-and-ground combo tour departing from Cottonwood Airport that combines a scenic flight over Sedona, Oak Creek Canyon, Mogollon Rim, San Francisco Peaks, and Humphrey's Peak with a private van ground tour of Grand Canyon landmarks including Lipan Point, Moran Point, and Desert View Watchtower. Includes snacks, cold drinks, airport fees, and fuel fees.
• AirXperience Antelope Canyon – Single Canyon Tour An approximately 6-hour air-and-ground combo tour departing from Cottonwood Airport featuring a scenic flight over Verde Valley, Red Rocks, Wupatki Ruins, Painted Desert, and San Francisco Peaks, followed by an 80-minute guided tour of Upper Antelope Canyon with lunch included. Children under 8 not permitted.
• AirXperience Antelope Canyon – Three Canyon Tour An approximately 8-hour immersive air-and-ground combo tour departing at sunrise from Cottonwood, featuring flight to Page, Arizona followed by guided tours of Upper Antelope Canyon, Rattlesnake Canyon, and Owl Canyon. Includes lunch and a complimentary 24x36 Antelope Canyon photo. Children under 8 not permitted.
• VIP Transportation End-to-end luxury VIP air and ground transportation including private concierge, luxury air travel options, ground shuttle, door-to-door private service, prioritized flight scheduling, and pickup/drop-off coordination throughout Arizona and the Southwest. Available for charter flights to and from most major airports worldwide.
• Private and Group Tours Customized private and group tour services for groups of 20 or more people, with dedicated account managers, customized itineraries, optional fully catered meals, and professional pilots offering Bell helicopters and charter transfer services.
• Gift Cards Gift cards available for purchase, redeemable for helicopter tours, airplane tours, and ground transportation tours across Northern Arizona destinations including Antelope Canyon.

Quantifiable outcome

• Sees more landmarks in under an hour than days of car or foot travel would allow
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bell HelicoptercoreOthersBell Helicopter is the manufacturer of Bell Jet Ranger helicopters operated by Sedona Air Tours. Sedona Air Tours proudly operates the legendary Bell Jet Ranger, described as the gold standard for aerial sightseeing, and is a partner with Bell's manufacturing network.
• Helicopter Association International (HAI)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSedona Air Tours is a member of Helicopter Association International, the leading trade organization for the helicopter industry, demonstrating commitment to industry standards and safety practices.
• Adventurous Antelope CanyoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliate company providing ground tour services for Antelope Canyon experiences. Part of The Adventurous Group network offering complementary tour services including Upper Antelope Canyon, Owl Canyon, and Rattlesnake Canyon guided tours.
• Adventurous Monument ValleycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliate company under The Adventurous Group providing Monument Valley tour services. Part of the integrated tour network offering combined aerial-and-ground experiences.
• Antelope AircoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAffiliate airline company providing additional fixed-wing scenic flight operations. Part of The Adventurous Group ecosystem offering expanded aviation services.
• Adventurous FBOcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliate Fixed Base Operations company providing FBO services at Page Airport. Part of integrated aviation services network under IKG Air LLC operations.
• The Adventurous GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company and brand under which Sedona Air Tours operates, alongside Adventurous Antelope Canyon, Adventurous Monument Valley, Adventurous Galleria, Adventurous FBO, and Antelope Air.
• IKG Air LLCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFirst 100% Private Native American-owned aviation company that acquired American Aviation. Provides Fixed Base Operations at Page Airport and expanded fixed-wing operations integrating with Sedona Air Tours tour services.
• City of SedonaminorOthersOfficial city partner and proud member. Sedona Air Tours operates in partnership with local municipal government for tourism services.
• Sedona Chamber of CommerceminorOthersProud member of the Sedona Chamber of Commerce, supporting local tourism industry and business community.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Maverick Aviation Group: Las Vegas-based helicopter tour operator offering Grand Canyon, Vegas strip, and sunset tours with a premium EC-130 fleet. Competes for the same Southwest tourist demand and offers similar premium pricing tiers and combo packages.
• Sundance Helicopters: Las Vegas-based helicopter tour company operating Grand Canyon landing and air-only tours. Competes for the same Southwest destination tourist and offers comparable premium pricing and group/corporate packages.
• North Star Helicopters: Operates helicopter tours in the Sedona/Grand Canyon region with similar fixed-wing and rotor tour portfolios. Direct competitor for the same Northern Arizona tourist customer base.
• Blue Hawaiian Helicopters: Operates scenic helicopter tours in Hawaii with a comparable premium product positioning, modern fleet, and "no middle seats" configuration. Directly analogous business model (premium helicopter sightseeing) in a different geography.
• Scenic Airlines: Fixed-wing scenic airline offering Grand Canyon airplane tours, including the popular Grand Canyon Deluxe tour. Directly comparable product offering to Sedona Air Tours' airplane tours and same Northern Arizona operating corridor.
• Papillon Grand Canyon Helicopters: One of the largest Grand Canyon helicopter tour operators, offering scenic and landing tours from the South Rim, Vegas, and surrounding areas. Directly comparable product category (helicopter sightseeing) and overlapping customer base of Grand Canyon/Sedona-bound tourists.
• Grand Canyon Helicopter Tours (GC Helicopters): Aggregator and operator of Grand Canyon helicopter tours from Las Vegas and the South Rim. Directly competes for tourists searching for Grand Canyon aerial experiences with similar product structures and pricing tiers.

Regional players

• Dreamland Safari Tours: Sedona-based ground tour operator offering 4x4 jeep tours, vortex tours, and sightseeing experiences. Comparable customer base and Sedona tourism corridor but operates ground-based rather than aerial tours.
• Sky Harbor Helicopters: Arizona-based helicopter tour operator offering Phoenix-area and Grand Canyon tours. Comparable aerial sightseeing model but primarily serves the Phoenix metro departure market rather than Sedona.

Others

• Antelope Canyon Tours by Adventure Photography: Ground tour operator for Antelope Canyon, an adjacent product used as the ground component in Sedona Air Tours' AirXperience packages. Comparable as a complementary tourism experience but not a direct aerial competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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M&A

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