Elikos
PontivesHelicopter Base

Elikos is a helicopter operator based in the Italian Dolomites, where flying is about much more than spectacular views. From sightseeing flights and passenger transfers to supplying mountain refuges and supporting cable-car installations, Elikos is part of the everyday work and adventure of mountain aviation.

Its home base is located in Pontives, at the entrance to Val Gardena in South Tyrol, Italy, making it an inviting starting point for exploring this extraordinary landscape. Plan a virtual transfer from Bolzano Airport (LIPB/BZO), discover Val Gardena, Alta Badia, Val di Fassa and Arabba, follow the passes around the Sella massif, or head towards the dramatic peaks of Marmolada.

The Pontives site is also home to Aiut Alpin Dolomites, giving the location a close connection to helicopter rescue operations in the mountains. For virtual pilots interested in search and rescue (SAR) and helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS), it provides a distinctive setting for recreating rescue flights, medical transfers and the return to base after a demanding mission.

Whether your next flight is a passenger transfer, a scenic tour or a simulated rescue operation, Pontives gives it a meaningful place to begin and somewhere to return to.

Meshborne brings the Pontives helicopter base to Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, recreating its buildings, hangars, apron and distinctive exterior details with the aim of reflecting the real location as faithfully as possible.

Detailed interiors add depth to the buildings and hangars, while night lighting gives the base a completely different atmosphere after sunset. From the timber-clad reception area and glazed hangar fronts to ground markings, gates, railings and perimeter structures, the scenery rewards exploration both from the cockpit and up close.

Start at Pontives. Make the Dolomites your next adventure.