How high are helicopters suppose to fly?
Phoenix Sky Harbor’s Air Traffic Control Tower has a letter of agreement (Sharp Echo) with all helicopter companies that establishes different altitudes for different uses: 1,600 – 2,000 feet is reserved for the AZ Department of Public Safety (DPS), the County Sheriff’s Office and City of Phoenix Police Department helicopters. Air ambulances, media and commercial helicopters are to fly between 2,000 and 2,500 feet unless landing or taking off.
