Welcome to Channel Islands Helicopter! Based out of Oxnard Airport (OXR), Ciheli offers breathtaking areal tours highlighting the natural beauty of California’s Central Coastline from points in Los Angeles north to Santa Barbara with a focus on the region’s stunning beaches and offshore island preserves.​

CiHeli is the sole tour operator authorized to fly around the Channel Islands National Park and over Channel Islands Marine Sanctuary including Santa Barbara Island, Anacapa Island, Santa Rosa Island, Santa Cruz Island and San Miguel Island. Whether you are out for our signature Whale & Dolphin Tour, Malibu Surf Tour or the Two Islands Tour; each outing is crafted to deliver the maximum impact and create a truly memorable experience for your budget while keeping safety at the forefront at all times. Visit our Tours Page to schedule today!​

Chief Pilot, Josh Jones, has helicopter flight experience including tours, news gathering, law enforcement, corporate transport, and aerial photography. In addition to his extensive flight experience Josh has also helped create one the countries only 2 year associate degree program in aviation technology, and is honored by Mayor of Porterville, CA for exception work within the airborne law enforcement program. At CiHeli the safety of our customers is our number one priority and we take every precaution to ensure our perfect flight record remains​