Players can find helicopters in all the same locations in GTA: Vice City as part of the GTA: The Trilogy - Definitive Edition as they were in the original game. Without the ability to swim in GTA: Vice City, helicopters are perfect for getting between islands fast and also for getting away from the police during critical moments.
There are eight different locations helicopters spawn in Vice City. There are also different variants of helicopters to find, and some of them alternate spawns in the same location. Each of the helicopters in Vice City handle slightly different, and a few of them (like the Hunter) even have weapons. However, players will need to progress Vice City's story up to the point where all the bridges are unlocked before helicopters will be easily accessible.
The full Vice City map will be unlocked once players have completed the "Phnom Penh 86" mission.
Every Helicopter Location in Vice City
All the helicopters in GTA: Vice City can be found on top of roofs or docked by the sea. These are the locations where they spawn and which kind of helicopter players can expect to find there:
Type of Helicopter |
Location |
|---|---|
Hunter |
Fort Baxter Air Base |
Hunter, Sparrow |
Ocean Beach |
Maverick, Sea Sparrow |
|
Maverick, VCN Maverick |
Downtown |
Police Maverick, Sparrow |
Vice City Mainland Police Station |
Sparrow |
Little Haiti |
Sparrow |
Vice Point |
Skimmer |
Prawn Island (end of dock) |
Want to see all of GTA Vice City's Helicopter locations for yourself? Check out the YouTube video below from Right Bumber to see exactly where to find all the helicopter locations mentioned above:
Helicopters can also be used as dangerous weapons in GTA: Vice City. If players are careful enough, they can angle the blades to take down enemies in an instant. Players should be careful when trying this since there is a chance for the blade to break off and leave the helicopter ruined.
Helicopter Cheat Code for Vice City
Alternatively, players can also use cheat codes to instantly spawn a helicopter in Vice City, but only in the PC version. However, cheats affect trophies and achievements in the GTA Trilogy, so players should keep that in mind when using them. The Vice City cheat code to spawn a helicopter is AMERICAHELICOPTER and it will give players instant access to a Hunter, the deadliest helicopter Vice City has to offer.
While GTA: The Trilogy is easier than the originals, a handful of story missions are made even easier if the player has access to a helicopter. Helicopters are also the best way for players to get a better view of the new graphics in the GTA Trilogy Edition's Vice City, so it's worth it to know where you can find one quickly.
