Helicopters cover short trips around Las Vegas, such as a flight to Lake Mead, Hoover Dam or the Grand Canyon, where driving takes much longer.
The Sikorsky S-76 entered service in 1979. It seats 6 to 8 with a published range of 411 nautical miles and a cruise speed of 155 knots. The aircraft has a service ceiling of 15,000 feet, 38 cubic feet of baggage volume and a lavatory.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Helicopter
- Manufacturer: Sikorsky Aircraft (Lockheed Martin)
- Year introduced: 1979
- Seating: 6 to 8
- Crew: 2
- Range: 411 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 155 knots
- Service ceiling: 15,000 feet
- Length: 44.1 feet
- Wingspan: 44 feet
- Height: 14.5 feet
- Baggage volume: 38 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Belted
Why the Sikorsky S-76 Fits Las Vegas
With 411 nautical miles of published range, it covers trips from Las Vegas to destinations such as St. George, Phoenix and Monterey, allowing for reserves and routing. Summer in Las Vegas also brings afternoon thunderstorms and strong winds that can raise dust across the valley, and your advisor watches the forecast ahead of departure.
Around Las Vegas this opens up the smaller airports as well, including Henderson Executive (KHND), North Las Vegas (KVGT) and Boulder City (KBVU). The towers at Henderson and North Las Vegas close in the evening, so a late departure from either one takes more planning. Whether the aircraft can use a particular airport on your date depends on its weight and that day’s temperature and wind. The operator works that out, and your advisor will confirm it before anything is booked.
How Las Vegas Clients Use the Sikorsky S-76
Helicopters cover short trips around Las Vegas when driving is slow or there is no runway, such as a flight over Lake Mead and Hoover Dam, a trip to the Grand Canyon, or a connection to an aircraft waiting at another airport.
Tell us the route, how many people are flying and what they are bringing, and your advisor will confirm whether this aircraft suits the trip or suggest one that does.
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Vetting Behind Every Trip
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- FAR Part 135 charter operators for traditional private aircraft, or FAR Part 121 for airliner-size and group trips (or the foreign equivalent on international legs)
- Operator subscription to Wyvern and ARGUS reviewed where the operator participates.
- Pilot experience and operator incident history reviewed before we recommend an aircraft.
- Fewer than 60 brokers worldwide hold Premium Wyvern Broker Member status, and Air Charter Advisors is one of them.
Charter Pricing Reference
- Estimated hourly rate: $3,500 to $5,000 (as of 10/2026)
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Contact
For a quote on a Sikorsky S-76 charter in or out of Las Vegas, call an advisor at 1-888-987-5387, or send the trip through our contact page. You can read how we review operators and crews on our safety page, and compare other categories in the aircraft gallery.
The hourly rates provided are estimates based on 2026 market data and are for informational purposes only. These figures are subject to change and do not constitute a final offer. Final pricing is dynamic and depends on real-time factors including, but not limited to, specific itinerary requirements, aircraft positioning (“ferry” fees), fuel price volatility, and current market availability. These estimates exclude all applicable taxes, de-icing, landing and handling fees, special event fees, international surcharges, overnight crew expenses, and premium catering. Please contact Air Charter Advisors directly for a firm, all-inclusive quote tailored to your specific travel needs.