It gets so hot in Death Valley, that helicopters can’t fly on some summer days. “Helicopters cannot get enough lift to take off at extreme temperatures,” said

It gets so hot in Death Valley, that helicopters can’t fly on some summer days. “Helicopters cannot get enough lift to take off at extreme temperatures,” said Death Valley National Park ranger Elyscia Letterman. “The local air ambulance service determines if they can safely respond on a case-by-case basis, depending on temperature and the capabilities of each helicopter. However, they typically deem it unsafe to fly to Death Valley in temperatures above 120°F (49°C).”