Outdoor Wind Tunnel Skydiving in Kent: 2-Minute Flight

Two minutes of freefall without leaving the ground

Outdoor wind tunnel skydiving in Kent is a one-on-one guided flight experience lasting two minutes inside the UK's first outdoor Skydiving Aerodium, set in a chalk quarry. You arrive 30 minutes early for check-in, watch a safety video, receive instruction on hand signals from your guide, then step into the wind tunnel for your fully supported flight. Open to ages four and up, with a weight range of 20–120 kg. Moderate fitness required.

The experience

The wind tunnel sits in a chalk quarry in Kent, and the setup is straightforward: arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled time, check in at reception, and get fitted with a flight suit, helmet, ear plugs and goggles. You'll watch a short video covering what to expect and safety basics, then your instructor walks you through the hand signals you'll use during the flight so you know what to do when you're in the wind. Everything is explained on the ground before you step in.

Your flight lasts two minutes (roughly three times longer than a typical skydive freefall), and you spend it one-on-one with an experienced instructor who stays with you the whole time. You lean forward into the wind and let it lift you. The instructor guides and supports you throughout, so there's no need to have done this before. The quarry setting means you get fresh air and views around you as you fly, not a closed indoor space.

Lockers at reception are free to use for storing valuables, and you'll need a moderate level of fitness to participate. The experience suits anyone from age four upward who falls within the 20–120 kg weight range, whether you're trying something new or crossing a bucket-list moment off.

What’s included

• Use of flight suit, helmet, ear plugs and goggles.
• free locker storage for valuables at reception.
• one-on-one instruction throughout your two-minute flight.
• safety video and ground briefing before you enter the wind tunnel.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day10 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 16:30

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Under 4: can't be included in the booking

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.Operator's directions: “Our reception is located opposite the House of Fraser (Lower Plaza) car park, situated in a large cream-colored dome.”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Hangloose Adventure Bluewater

Is this one for you?This is a one-on-one guided experience, so you're never flying alone. Your instructor is with you the entire time, which suits anyone wanting the sensation of freefall without the uncertainty of jumping from a plane. The two-minute flight gives you roughly three times longer in the air than a typical skydive, so you have real time to settle into the feeling of flying rather than a brief rush.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years). Under 4: they can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24h before the start.

How long is the actual flight time in the wind tunnel?

The flight lasts two minutes, which is roughly three times longer than a typical freefall from a plane, giving you plenty of time to get the feel of flying.

What do I need to do before I step into the wind tunnel?

Arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled check-in time. At reception you'll be fitted with a flight suit, helmet, ear plugs and goggles, watch a safety video, and go through hand signals with your instructor so you're ready for the flight.

What's included in the experience?

The flight suit, helmet, ear plugs and goggles are all provided. Lockers at reception are free to use if you need to store valuables during your time there.

Do I need any skydiving experience to do this?

No experience is needed. Your instructor is with you the whole time, guiding you through every step and using hand signals to communicate during the flight.