Indoor Skydiving Portland: 2 Flights in a Wind Tunnel

You float in an 800-horsepower wind tunnel at speeds up to 175 mph without leaving the ground.

Indoor skydiving at iFLY Portland puts you in a vertical wind tunnel where you experience free-fall conditions with a certified instructor guiding you one-on-one. After a training session, you'll float in the enclosed chamber twice for 60 seconds each, feeling wind speeds between 130 and 175 mph. The whole session runs about 75 minutes, and you leave with a personalized flight certificate.

The experience

The experience starts with gear and a specialized training session from your flight instructor, who teaches you how to position your body and move safely inside the wind tunnel. The facility uses an 800-horsepower vertical wind tunnel (the same technology professional skydivers train with) to generate a wall-to-wall cushion of air that keeps you suspended without any jump required. No prior experience is necessary. The instructor handles all the technical work and stays with you throughout.

Once inside the flight chamber, the tunnel operator slowly increases the wind speed until you're airborne. You'll fly one-on-one with your instructor for 60 seconds, then do it again for a second flight, each time reaching wind speeds between 130 and 175 mph. The stable airflow across the entire width of the tunnel prevents you from falling off the column of air, and your instructor remains on hand to guide your body position and movements the whole time.

The entire session takes about 75 minutes from arrival to certificate. Groups are kept to six people maximum, but your actual flight time is solo with your instructor, so the experience stays personalized. You'll take home a personalized flight certificate documenting your achievement.

What’s included

• One-on-one guidance from a certified flight instructor.
• training and use of all gear including jumpsuit and helmet.
• two separate 60-second flights in the wind tunnel.
• personalized certificate of flight achievement.

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday to Sunday17 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 18:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (3 and older) · Under 3: can't be booked

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendly

Operated by iFLY Indoor Skydiving

Is this one for you?The guide delivers instruction in English throughout, so you'll understand every step of the training and get real-time coaching inside the tunnel. This works for anyone from age 3 upward who wants to experience free-fall without jumping from a plane.

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Top questions

What do I wear for indoor skydiving at iFLY Portland?

Wear well-fitting, lace-up sneakers or running shoes and comfortable clothes. The facility provides all the specialized gear you need for the flight, including a jumpsuit and helmet.

How long do I actually spend flying in the wind tunnel?

You fly one-on-one with your instructor for 60 seconds during each of your two flights, so two minutes of actual flight time total. The full 75-minute session includes arrival, training, gearing up, and your two separate flights.

Can children do indoor skydiving at iFLY Portland?

Yes. The minimum age is 3 years old. Children under 18 need a parent or guardian to sign their waiver before they can fly.

What if I have a physical limitation or injury? Can I still fly?

If you have a previous neck, back, heart, or shoulder injury, a hard cast, or are pregnant, you won't be able to fly. For other physical or cognitive challenges, contact iFLY Portland directly through the booking platform to request a certified All Abilities instructor who can assess whether you can participate safely.

Is there a weight limit for indoor skydiving?

iFLY may not accommodate flyers weighing between 260 and 300 lbs without additional evaluation by staff at check-in, and cannot accommodate anyone over 300 lbs. The facility will determine on-site whether restrictions apply for those in the 260–300 lb range.