Private Scenic Tour of South Texas in a Historic Airplane
Overview
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1 hour
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Fly with us in our historic Korean War U-18 Navion aircraft for a scenic tour above the skies of South Texas. All tours depart from the Aransas County Airport in Rockport, TX and includes all three (3) seats for passengers making this a private experience! Experience 30 minutes of flying above landmarks such as the USS Lexington museum, Downtown Corpus Christi, and the Texas State Aquarium as you journey down the gorgeous south Texas Coastline as your pilot narrates your adventure. You will even get a chance to take the flight controls!
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
USS Lexington Museum
Fly over the historic USS Lexington museum and enjoy the same view that thousands of Naval Aviatiors had as they operated from the flight deck
Corpus Christi Downtown Seawall
View the Corpus Christi Seawall, vast expanse of downtown and the T-Heads at the marina
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Private Scenic Tour of South Texas in a Historic Airplane
What‘s Included
All required safety equipment required for flight will be provided by Vintage Air Tours
An FAA Certified Flight Instructor
Gratuity
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
6 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
BEST PART OF MY SOUTH TEXAS VACATION
neilgD2823KA,Jun 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I give this one a 5 Star review only because they wouldn't let me give it a 10. Amazing experience. I took my wife and my 19 year old son who had never flown before. Benjamin, the pilot, was super knowledgeable and accommodating, even though he looked to be 15. He let my son get some stick time steering the plane and even pumped up the excitement with a 3 G and 0 G turn. I cannot recommend this experience enough. Would love to do it again sometime.
Fun flight
Thomas B,May 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was great. Far exceeded our expectations. Our pilot Benjamin took extra care to educate our 7 year old granddaughter on the basics of flying and offered a thrilling but totally safe experience. Highly recommend
Above Expectations
Moses V,Jan 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The pilot is very passionate about the history surrounding the plane and the world it operated in in various capacities. It was a novel experience being able to fly in a small plane while being able to see so many things from so high. I should've gone on a better day though.
Amazing views/ great pilot
N8375JJbradc,Dec 18, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a fun experience. We were able to fly over the Lexington . Would recommend to anyone wanting to see the fun of a small plane over the coast. The pilot also provides information about the plane and the area. Thoroughly enjoyed. Thank you
Spontaneous decisions make for great tours
P9541NCdoreenb,Nov 16, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I was at the Rockport airport for an event with a school group and saw the tour. I am a non-current pilot and have not flown in 21 years due to injuries and life events. I've been thinking about getting current but hesitant. On a lark, I decided to go up with Benjamin. I request to fly over my house and neighborhood. The tour was wonderful and Ben was a great host but my problem now is that I want to get current again! LOL. Seriously, if you've even wondered, wanted or curious about flying this is a great trip, The views are spectacular, Benjamin and his team are excellent and the experience is one of a kind. I caution you though...you might want to engage in a very expensive hobby afterwards.
91st birthday flight
P6063QSdales,Sep 15, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I booked the half hour flight on the Stearman biplane for my Dad’s 91st birthday. Jeremy met us immediately upon arrival and was very professional and friendly. He gave us a very knowledgeable briefing on the aircraft and assisted my father into the airplane. My Dad was thrilled with the whole experience I highly recommend this to anyone with an interest in flying or historic aircraft.
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