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iFLY Indoor Skydiving - Baltimore

8209 Town Center Dr, Nottingham, MD 21236, USA

Overview

Category:Outdoor Sports for Kids
Location:Baltimore, MD

Expert Summary

Detailed Insights

iFLY Baltimore offers an exhilarating and unique indoor skydiving adventure, distinguished by its exceptional team of friendly, knowledgeable, and highly accommodating instructors. They prioritize safety and comfort, making the experience enjoyable for a wide range of ages and athletic abilities. It's particularly well-regarded for creating memorable special occasions like birthdays, enhanced by entertaining instructor demonstrations.

Key Highlights

  • Exceptional, friendly, and knowledgeable instructors (specifically Shemar, Alex, and Mr. Aubrey) who excel at making the experience fun and ensuring comfort.
  • A strong emphasis on safety; the experience is consistently described as 'safe' with staff ensuring a secure environment.
  • Highly accommodating to individuals of different athletic abilities, ages, and sizes, promoting an inclusive experience.
  • The instructor's demonstration after student flights is an entertaining highlight for both participants and spectators.
  • An excellent venue for birthday celebrations, providing an 'amazing experience' and 'great birthday'.

Standout Features

  • Dedicated and personable instructors who are highly skilled at engaging participants and making the flight fun.
  • The entertaining post-flight instructor demo, adding extra value to the experience.
  • Instructors are adept at managing multiple children and ensuring each child's comfort in the wind tunnel.
  • The venue's location is convenient, being 'right next to I-95'.

Perfect For

Pre-teens (11-12 years old) & Teens (13-14 years old): Both 11 and 14-year-old boys 'thoroughly enjoyed the experience', indicating high engagement for this age group.
Younger Pre-teens (around 10 years old): One 10-year-old was 'not so keen' on the flight due to it pushing comfort zones, suggesting individual temperament is a factor for this age.
Adults: An adult 'fiance' loved the experience, confirming it's equally enjoyable for grown-ups.
Children (general, age not specified): A 'daughter' enjoys flying with instructor Alex, implying younger children also participate successfully.

Ideal For

Birthday parties for pre-teens, teens, and adults seeking a unique celebration.
Families looking for an active, adventurous, and memorable outing.
Individuals or groups keen on trying indoor skydiving for the first time in a safe environment.
Children and adults who enjoy experiences that offer a thrilling challenge and push boundaries.
Groups with varied physical abilities, as staff are noted to be very accommodating.

💡Pro Tips from Reviews

  • Prepare children, especially those around 10 years old, that the experience will push them out of their comfort zone, as some may not be 'keen' on this aspect.
  • Consider iFLY for birthday celebrations, as it consistently delivers an 'amazing experience' for such events.
  • If planning multiple visits, ask about specific instructors like Alex, Shemar, or Mr. Aubrey, as they are highly recommended for their friendly and effective teaching styles.

Things to Consider

  • The experience 'definitely pushes you out of your comfort zone', which meant a 10-year-old nephew was 'not so keen on his flight', suggesting it may not be ideal for all children in this age range if they are highly timid or resistant to new, intense sensations.

Price & Value

No specific pricing information was mentioned in the reviews. However, the universally high praise and positive descriptions of the experience suggest it offers good value for the unique adventure it provides.

Accessibility & Special Needs

  • Staff are 'quite accommodating to different athletic abilities, ages and sizes of skydivers', indicating a high level of support for diverse participants.

🍎Food & Drink Policy

  • No information regarding food and drink policies was mentioned in the reviews.

🚗Parking Info

  • The venue is conveniently located 'right next to I-95', making it easily accessible by car. Specific details about parking availability or cost were not provided.

👥Crowd Levels

  • No information regarding crowd levels, peak hours, or busy times was mentioned in the reviews.

🛡️Safety Features

  • The experience is consistently described as 'pretty safe' and staff/instructors ensure a 'fun and safe experience'.
  • Instructors like Mr. Aubrey are praised for taking their time to ensure kids are 'comfortable in the wind tunnel', highlighting direct supervision and care.
  • All staff are characterized as 'friendly and helpful', contributing to a secure and reassuring environment.

When to Avoid

  • Families with particularly timid or anxious children around the 10-year-old mark who are strongly averse to experiences that challenge their comfort zone, as they may not enjoy the flight.

Pricing/Package/Events

Pricing & Packages

First Time Flyer 2 Flight package

First Time Flyer 4 Flight package

First Time Flyer 10 Flight package

10 Flight shareable package

Good for up to 5 flyers.

Birthday Party Packages

Includes private or shared experiences.

Ages: Adult, Teen, Kids, Any age

Events & Schedule

Special Events(Last 2 months - Next 6 months)

Win a Birthday Package

Book any birthday package by 9/30/25

Requires booking with code FREEBDAY

Chance to win a second birthday package to use later.

🛡️Safety Policy

  • All instructors are IBA-certified (global standard for indoor skydiving) and maintain up-to-date credentials, undergoing months of training.
  • Flights are designed to be short to ensure safety and comfort, allowing the body to rest and recover between sessions.
  • Flying is a smooth experience, unlike a roller coaster; no motion sickness or stomach-dropping sensations are associated with indoor skydiving.
  • Prohibited items for flying: jewelry, watches, accessories, loose clothing and shoes, items in pockets, open-toed shoes or sandals.
  • Recommended attire for flying: lace-up sneakers, casual and comfortable clothes. Hair should be styled for a fitted helmet (e.g., a low bun). Glasses are permitted.

📅Booking Policy

  • Arrive 15 minutes early for your flight.
  • Social events require groups of 6 or more flyers.
Information extracted from official website • Last updated: Sep 29, 2025

What People Say

What's Great

  • Friendly and helpful staff (mentioned in 6 reviews)
  • Fun and entertaining activities (mentioned in 4 reviews)

Recent Reviews

Donavon Thomas

Donavon Thomas

a week ago

Amazing experience, our instructor Shemar and all the staff were so friendly. Made for a great birthday

Carol Moyer

Carol Moyer

4 months ago

I gifted my fiance an iFly experience and he loved it. My 10 year old nephew however was not so keen on his flight. It definitely pushes you out of your comfort zone. I especially enjoyed the instructor's demo after the students were done!

Sandyfeet

Sandyfeet

4 months ago

All the staff are friendly and helpful. Instructor Alex is fantastic. Our daughter enjoys flying with him. He's very personable, knowledgeable, and makes every visit super fun!

Ling Huang

Ling Huang

10 months ago

This place is right next to I-95, we stumbled upon it as we were driving back home. As we always wanted to try indoor skydiving which is pretty safe, we made a "dive" for it. The staff there and the instructor made it a fun and safe experience. They are quite accommodating to different athletic abilities, ages and sizes of skydivers.

Sid Lodhi

Sid Lodhi

a year ago

Fun for the kids, both of my boys (11 and 14 years old) thoroughly enjoyed the experience! Mr. Aubrey managed several kids well, and he took his time to ensure the kids were comfortable in the wind tunnel. Well done, Aubrey!

Contact Information

8209 Town Center Dr, Nottingham, MD 21236, USA

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Opening Hours

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 12:00 – 6:30 PM
Thursday: 12:00 – 6:30 PM
Friday: 11:00 AM – 7:30 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 8:30 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Quick Stats

Overall Rating
4.6
Total Reviews1215
Recent Reviews5