Why Do Helicopter Tours Need My Weight And Size? Why Is There A Higher Fee If You Are Over A Certain Weight?

Helicopters are about how much weight they can handle, not how many people or seats. Most tour companies in Hawaii are flying fairly large and powerful helicopters, but still they can only carry so much weight. Usually the max weight per person is 270 lbs. Anyone above that would have to buy an extra seat. 1. Helicopter Tour at Volcanoes National Park 2. Big Island Kohala Mountain Helicopter Tour