Common Helicopter Charter FAQs in Kenya
Welcome to the Mayfair Aviation FAQ page — your complete guide to Helicopter Charter FAQs in Kenya. We’ve compiled answers to the most common questions about helicopter hire, booking, safety, and pricing.
Welcome to the Mayfair Aviation FAQ page — your complete guide to Helicopter Charter FAQs in Kenya. We’ve compiled answers to the most common questions about helicopter hire, booking, safety, and pricing.
We provide helicopter charter services for business, tourism, aerial photography, cargo slinging, and medevac (medical evacuation) support.
We operate from Wilson Airport, Nairobi, with the ability to serve destinations across Kenya and the East African region.
We currently operate two Bell 407 helicopters, ideal for passenger transport, scenic flights, and light utility missions.
Our Bell 407 helicopters can comfortably carry up to six passengers, depending on weight and luggage.
Yes. We can operate flights to neighboring countries such as Tanzania and Uganda, subject to necessary permits and clearances.
You can contact us through our website form, email, or phone. Please share your preferred dates, destination, number of passengers, and nature of the flight to receive a quotation.
We’ll need departure and destination locations, number of passengers, purpose of the flight, estimated duration or stopovers, and preferred date and time.
Charges are based on flying hours, with a minimum charge per hour (usually one hour).
Yes. To confirm your booking, full payment is required in advance to secure the aircraft and pilot for your flight.
We accept bank transfers, M-Pesa, and cash payments.
Safety is our top priority. If weather conditions are unsuitable for flying, we may delay, reschedule, or cancel the flight at no extra cost for safety reasons.
Helicopters can land in most open, flat areas with landowner permission and safe clearance. Our operations team will assess and coordinate landing permissions.
Yes. Luggage space is limited to soft bags with a total weight of approximately 5kgs per passenger.
Flights operate during daylight hours only (from sunrise to sunset) under visual flight rules (VFR).
Our top scenic routes include Nairobi – Rift Valley – Mt. Suswa – Ngong Hills, Nairobi – Maasai Mara – Great Rift Valley, and Nairobi – Mt. Kenya – Laikipia – Samburu.
Yes. We can tailor your flight to specific attractions, photography sites, or personal preferences.
Yes. Our pilots provide commentary during the flight, and we can also arrange for a professional tour guide on request.
We currently provide helicopter + stretcher-only medevac services. Medical staff and onboard equipment are arranged by the client or through partner providers.
Response times vary depending on the location, but we can mobilize within 45–60 minutes of confirmation and payment, subject to daylight and weather conditions.
Yes. We frequently handle corporate and VIP flights for executives, government officials, and private clients across Kenya and the region.
Yes, branding or filming permissions can be arranged with prior notice and may attract additional costs or permits.
Absolutely. Our operations are fully approved by the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA), and our aircraft are maintained by certified maintenance organizations.
Yes. All our pilots are KCAA-licensed and have extensive flying experience in East African terrain and conditions.
If a technical issue arises, the flight may be delayed or rescheduled. Our maintenance and safety protocols ensure high operational reliability.
You can reach our Operations Team directly via phone or WhatsApp for urgent inquiries. Contact details are available on our website and social media pages.
Yes, we operate seven days a week, including public holidays.
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