Windows
2 options- Press Win + . (period) to open the emoji & symbol picker.
- Or in Word: type 1F681 then Alt + X for the first codepoint.
Multi-codepoint sequence — emoji picker is the reliable option.
Helicopter Symbol
A symbol from the Transport and Map Symbols collection. Click the symbol or the button below to copy.
- Symbol
- 🚁
- Unicode
- U+1F681
- HTML entity
- 🚁
- Category
- Transport and Map Symbols
Export
Download Helicopter as SVG or PNG — or add a caption to make a labelled icon, badge or sticker.
Background
This emoji keeps its own colors. Add a background to turn it into an app icon or avatar. Exports are self-contained and render the same anywhere. Without a background, exports are transparent.
17 of 42 in the transport and map symbols collection
About the helicopter symbol
The helicopter emoji depicts a rotorcraft with a main overhead rotor and a tail rotor, typically shown in side view with a streamlined body. It represents vertical-flight aircraft used for transport, rescue, surveillance, and tourism.
This character belongs to the Transport and Map Symbols block and is classified as an emoji. It appears in digital communication to indicate air travel, emergency services, or aerial views, often in contexts like travel plans, news about rescues, or casual references to helicopters.
How to type Helicopter
Native keyboard shortcuts for each operating system — derived from the codepoint, so the steps below are always accurate.
macOS
2 options- Press Control + Command + Space to open the Character Viewer.
- Search by name or paste the symbol — easiest path for multi-codepoint sequences.
Linux
1 step- Press Ctrl + Shift + U, type 1F681, then press Enter or Space.
Copy in every format
Every form of this character — for HTML, CSS, JavaScript, URLs and more. Click any value to copy.
Text vs emoji presentation
This codepoint has two standardized presentations. Append U+FE0E to force the monochrome text form, or U+FE0F to force the colorful emoji form. Default presentation: emoji.
Related transport and map symbols
Other transport and map symbols you can copy and paste — explore similar Unicode characters from the same family.
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- 🚜TractorCopy the tractor symbol→
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- 🚲BicycleCopy the bicycle symbol→
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