DC-3 Scenic Flights

Want a fabulous and unique experience, never to be forgotten? Air Chathams and the Classic Flyers Museum in Tauranga have teamed up to provide you with a spectacular scenic flight in the 1945 Douglas DC-3.

Classic Flyers Museum, Tauranga

Want a fabulous and unique experience, never to be forgotten?

Air Chathams and the Classic Flyers Museum in Tauranga have teamed up to provide you with a spectacular scenic flight in the 1945 Douglas DC-3.

Delight in an awesome 30 minute flight with old style luxury and spectacular views over the Bay of Plenty. Learn about the history of our unique aircraft and take a very special trip with our dedicated crew.

From days flown under command of the Royal New Zealand Air Force, and then as a passenger commuter for the National Airways Corporation, to fertilising crops as a top-dressing craft around New Zealand, the Douglas DC-3 is a true Kiwi at heart. Our fully restored “grand old lady” of the skies is as popular now as she ever was!

$99 per seat

Includes Free Entry to the Classic Flyers Museum

Weekend Flights at 10:30am and 11:45am

Group Tours and Gift Vouchers available

DC-3 2021 Summer Schedule

January 2021	9th & 10th	Classic Flyers, Tauranga
January 2021	16th & 17th	Kāpiti DC-3 Weekend, Kāpiti Coast Airport, Paraparaumu
January 2021	23rd - 25th	Whanganui Vintage Weekend, Whanganui Airport
January 2021	30th & 31st	Classic Flyers, Tauranga
February 21	6th & 7th	Classic Flyers, Tauranga
February 21	13th & 14th	Classic Flyers, Tauranga
February 21	20th & 21st	Take Flight with Hospice, Whakatane Airport
February 21	27th & 28th	Classic Flyers, Tauranga [TBA]
March 2021	6th & 7th	Classic Flyers, Tauranga [TBA}

How to Book DC-3 Flights

To book DC-3 Scenic flights, use the flight search function. Because our system is setup to run our airline operations, you'll need to select the correct departure and arrival airport from the list below. Please choose one-way flight. If you have any trouble, our friendly team are available to help. Call them on 0800 580 127 or email us.

Location	Departure Airport	Arrival Airport
Tauranga	Tauranga	DC-3 Scenic Tauranga
Kapiti Coast	Click Here to Book
Whanganui Vintage Weekend	Book using Eventfinda below
Whakatane	Take Flight With Hospice (Hospice EBOP Website)

DC-3 Flight Seating

Our DC-3 is fitted with NAC’s trademark Skyliner Windows, which afford great views from both the window and aisle seat. Passenger seating will be allocated on the day to ensure every group travelling together has access to a window seat. You are welcome to change seats with others in your group to enable everyone a chance to sit at the window, subject to any operational limitations advised by the flight crew.

DC-3 Scenic Flights at Whanganui Vintage Weekend 2021

Our fabulous 1945 Douglas DC-3, is coming back to Whanganui for Vintage Weekend 2021!

Wide comfy seats, big "skyliner" windows, experience "real" flying in a 1945 Douglas DC-3 from days when air travel was a luxury featuring on-board service that includes a memento of your trip back in time.

The DC-3 will be flying every day throughout the weekend. Additional flights will be added as seats sell-out.