Trade the airplane for a vertical wind tunnel at iFLY Westchester — two guided flights, certified instruction, and a personalized achievement certificate. Perfect for first-timers who want the rush of free-fall without jumping from a plane.
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You step into a room where air moves like a living thing — not gusts but a steady vertical push that dares you to lift. At iFLY Westchester the wind tunnel frames the floor-to-ceiling glass, and for a moment the world outside (the Hudson, the highway) quiets while instructors cue your first controlled free-fall. The sensation is immediate: buoyancy that feels like flight, and an instructor’s hand guiding subtle shifts of your hips and hands.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
75 minutes (1–1.5 hours total on-site)
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; basic core strength and neck mobility help but are not required.
Wildlife
History
Yonkers and Westchester grew around the Hudson River’s trade and industry; modern leisure venues like iFLY sit within a county shaped by 19th- and 20th-century manufacturing and river transport.
Conservation
Facilities emphasize safety and low-noise operation versus outdoor jumps; visitors should minimize car trips where possible and respect local parks and riverbanks to reduce litter and habitat disturbance.
Reserve your spot on the Westchester Indoor Skydiving Admission with 2 Flights & Personalized Certificate today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Arrive Early
Plan to arrive 10–15 minutes before your reservation to check in, complete waivers, and get fitted for gear.
Wear Lace-Up Shoes
Bring well-fitting sneakers; other footwear isn’t allowed and may prevent you from flying.
Know Medical Limits
If you have neck, back, heart issues, are pregnant, or in a hard cast, you will be denied participation for safety reasons.
Stay Hydrated, Rested
Flights demand short bursts of core and neck engagement — hydrate and avoid heavy meals immediately beforehand.
Lace-up sneakers
Required footwear for safe control and to meet facility rules.
Comfortable pants and shirt
Wear clothes you can move in; flight suits go over street clothes.
Photo ID
Needed to sign waivers and verify participant identity.
Reusable water bottle
Keep hydrated before and after flights; refill stations may be available.