The fast small-group alternative
Bell 407
A smooth four-blade light single used for boutique programs, private flying and quick small-group rotations.
Bell
407 / 407GXi
- Typical ski format
- 4–5 guests
- Certified seating
- 1 pilot + 6 passengers
- Published cruise
- 133 kt / 246 km/h
- Main rotor diameter
- 10.67 m
The skier’s view
Small-group speed with a different cabin feel
The Bell 407 plays in much of the same small-group territory as the H125, but its four-blade rotor and club-style cabin give it a distinct feel. Wide doors make repeated loading straightforward.
Northern Escape publicly describes a Bell 407 serving groups of five, while CMH lists the model alongside its Bell 212 and A-Star B3 fleet. The exact guide and guest mix remains operator-specific.
Four-blade rotor
A signature visual feature and part of the model’s smooth cabin feel.
Wide access
Large doors support quick, practiced loading cycles.
Boutique scale
Common in small-group and private-style programs.
Inside the cabin
Club seating in a light-single footprint
A representative ski layout pairs one guide with five guests behind and beside the pilot. Operators may remove or rearrange seats, and packs are managed separately.
- Configuration
- Representative five-guest layout
- Equipment
- Long equipment normally travels externally; baggage space and pack rules vary.
Bell standard seating and Northern Escape group description
The operator’s view
Why this aircraft works
- A light-single platform with a six-passenger certified cabin.
- Wide doors, flat-floor flexibility and straightforward loading.
- Strong cruise performance for moving between dispersed ski zones.
Where you will find it
Names matter
Variants and aliases
Bell 407
The original civil four-blade development of the Bell 206L family.
407GXP
A later high-performance production evolution.
407GXi
The current production model with updated engine controls and avionics.
Research notes
Sources & verification
Aircraft specifications describe reference conditions. Operator sources establish current heli-ski use and group format. Last reviewed 2026-08-22.
- manufacturerBell 407 specifications Bell
- operatorYellow Cedar Lodge program Northern Escape Heli-Skiing
- operatorFlying lessons: the CMH fleet CMH Heli-Skiing
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