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Austin Formula 1 Helicopter Shuttle & Charter 2026

Austin Formula 1 Helicopter Shuttle & Charter Services for 2026

Skip the traffic and arrive in style. Enjoy VIP access to the 2026 Formula 1 Grand Prix in Austin. Depart from our private helipad in South Austin and land right at the heart of the action in a Bell 206 Long Ranger.

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Anticipated Race Schedule 2026

October 23 (Friday):

  • Practice #1: 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
  • Sprint Qualifying: 4:30 PM – 5:15 PM

October 24 (Saturday):

  • Sprint: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
  • Qualifying: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

October 25 (Sunday):

  • Race: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Flight time windows 2026

Departures times to be negotiated.

October 23 (Friday):

  • 9:00 AM – 8:20 PM

October 24 (Saturday):

  • 9:00 AM – 8:20 PM

October 25 (Sunday):

  • 9:00 AM – 1:40 PM
  • 4:00 PM – 8:20 PM

Take-Off Locations

We can accommodate departures from several convenient locations around Austin, Texas.

  • 4XS8 – South Austin Heliport:
    • our main base, closest to COTA,
    • address: 11417 FM1625, Creedmoor, Texas 78610,
    • flight time: [5-10 mins].
  • Lakeway Airpark (3R9):
    • ideal for departures from the Lake Travis area
    • flight time: [15-20 mins],
  • San Antonio (Boerne Stage Airfield, 5C1):
    • convenient for passengers traveling from San Antonio and Hill Country,
    • flight time: [30-35 mins],
  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (ABIA) – FBOs:
    • perfect for those arriving or departing on business jets
    • flight time: [10-15 mins]

Charter or Shuttle?

You can choose between Charter and Shuttle flights.

Charter:

  • The entire helicopter is reserved exclusively for you and your guests.
  • Maximum privacy, no other passengers onboard.
  • More flexibility within the available time windows.

Shuttle:

  • You purchase individual seats of the helicopters.
  • You share the helicopter with other passengers.
  • Efficient and cost-effective option while still enjoying a luxury transfer.

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