The Signature Collection
Golden HourMiami Sunset Airplane Tour
The fifty minutes of the day when Miami stops looking real.
We schedule this flight backwards from the sunset. Your departure time moves through the year so that you are over the water at the exact moment the light turns. You fly the full coastline with the sun going down over the Everglades on one side and the ocean turning copper on the other, and by the time you turn for home the Downtown towers have started to light up.
It is the flight people book to propose on. If that is what you are planning, tell us when you book and we will handle the rest quietly. The pilot will know, the route will give you the moment, and there will be a bottle waiting on the ground.
From
$169
per person · minimum 2 passengers
- Air time50 minutes
- On siteAbout 1 h 30
- AircraftPrivate Cessna 172
or call 305.306.7416
- FAA Part 61 & 141 certified
- Free cancellation up to 24 h
- Private flight, never shared
- Window seat guaranteed
The route
What you will see
- Coconut Grove and Coral GablesThe coastline heading south, with the sun already low over the Everglades.
- Key Biscayne and Cape FloridaThe lighthouse and the sandbars at low sun, when the water goes gold.
- Fisher Island and Government CutThe port, the cruise terminals and the channel running out to open sea.
- South Beach and the Venetian IslandsThe whole strip in golden light, seen from the water side.
- Return over Brickell and DowntownThe skyline switching on while you come back in.
Included
What comes with the flight
- Private Cessna 172 Skyhawk, high wing, 2 to 3 passengers, never shared
- FAA-certified pilot and flight instructor
- A guaranteed window seat for every passenger
- Noise-cancelling headsets and live commentary
- A departure timed to the sunset, confirmed 48 hours ahead
- A non-alcoholic champagne toast, served planeside after landing
- A celebration setup on request, at no extra cost
- A keepsake photo with the aircraft, sent the same evening
All airport fees are included in the price. Nothing is added at check-in.
Departure
Where you take off
Aviator Zone Tours
Miami Executive Airport (TMB)
14150 SW 129 St
Miami, FL 33186
- Check-in
- 30 minutes before departure, with a valid photo ID.
- Parking
- Free, on site, a short walk from the aircraft.
- Departures
- One flight each evening, timed to the sunset.
One flight a night, and it fills first.
Fifty minutes over the coast at the hour the light turns. Tell us your date and we will confirm the exact departure time 48 hours ahead.
or call 305.306.7416
Before you fly
The practical details
What time should I arrive, and what ID do I need?
Arrive 30 minutes before your departure time with a valid, government-issued photo ID. Whoever paid for the flight presents the same ID and the same card used for the booking.
You have a 15-minute grace period on arrival. Beyond that we may not be able to fly the full route.
Is there a weight limit?
The Cessna 172 has a combined cabin limit of 500 lb (227 kg) and an individual limit of 250 lb (113 kg). These are aviation limits. They decide how much fuel we carry and where each passenger sits.
Give us accurate weights when you book so we can plan the flight properly.
Who can fly? Are children allowed?
Children are welcome with an accompanying adult. Infant car seats cannot be used in the aircraft.
Flying is not recommended after 34 weeks of pregnancy, after recent surgery, or with a serious heart or respiratory condition. No passenger may fly after drinking alcohol. Every passenger signs a liability waiver at check-in.
What should I bring on board?
Bring: sunglasses, a camera or phone, and a light jacket, because it cools down quickly once the sun is off the horizon.
Leave behind: large bags, drones, and anything loose that could move around the cabin.
What happens if the weather is bad?
Aviator Zone is an FAA Part 61 and Part 141 flight school operating a fleet of more than 25 aircraft with certified flight instructors in every left seat.
The pilot has final authority on every flight. If weather, visibility or air traffic will not give you the flight you paid for, we reschedule you or refund you in full.
Can I cancel or reschedule my flight?
- 24 hours or more before departure. Cancel free and we refund you in full. Rescheduling is also free.
- Less than 24 hours before. The flight is non-refundable. If you tell us at least 4 hours ahead, we will give you one courtesy reschedule within 60 days. Rebooking inside 24 hours carries a $35 per person fee.
- No-show. Charged in full.
- If we cancel for weather, air traffic or maintenance, you choose a free reschedule or a 100% refund. We will have contacted you no later than 2 hours before your flight.
To cancel or move a flight, email or call us. The time your message reaches us is the time that counts. Messages by text or social media are not valid notice.
Golden Hour is one of four flights in the Signature Collection.
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