15 Mile City Tour

New Orleans French Quarter and City Park

Whether this is your first time to New Orleans and you are looking for something to do or if you have lived here all of your life, the 15 Mile City Tour is the perfect flight over the French Quarter and City Park.

The French Quarter, also known as the Vieux Carre or by locals simply as “the quarter” is the historical center of New Orleans, and encompasses sites such as Jackson Square, the St. Louis Cathedral, the French Market as well as Bourbon Street.

In addition to getting a close up aerial view of the French Quarter, you will also pass by the Central Business District, Canal Street, get a view of the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, and fly over City Park.

City Park has been enchanting New Orleanians for generations. This park is home to the New Orleans Museum of Art, Louisiana’s Children’s Museum, the Bayou Oaks golf course and more. Next door to City Park is the Fair Grounds, home to the Louisiana Derby as well the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival.

The 15 Mile City Tour departs from the Wedell Hangar at New Orleans Lakefront Airport off Sikorsky Drive. The time in the air for the 15 Mile City Tour is 12-15 minutes. You can also view our list of FAQ’s.

Want to fly longer? Learn more about our 30 Mile Tour City + Swamp or the 60 Mile Ultimate Tour.