An iFLY birthday party turns an indoor celebration into a memorable flying adventure, giving kids a chance to do something most birthday guests have never done: step into a wind tunnel and fly. Kids as young as 3 can join in, with training, flight gear, and a certified instructor included for every flyer. Families can choose a flight-focused celebration or a package with a private session, High Flights, a party room, food, drinks, and media. This is the parent's inside guide to the options and tips that make planning easier.

What is included in an iFLY birthday party package?

iFLY birthday options range from a flight-focused group experience to a private session with the party details handled in the same place. Exact package names, inclusions, guest limits, and availability vary by location, so begin by selecting your iFLY location on the iFLY birthday party page.

At participating locations, parents may see options like these:

Flight-only celebration: Build Your Own Birthday

This option is designed for 6 to 13 flyers in a public flight session with spectator viewing. It works well for families who want the birthday to center on flying and plan to eat or celebrate somewhere else.

Package includes:

• Two flights per person
• An instructor air show performance

Most popular private-party package

This option is designed for up to 13 flyers in a private flight session with spectator viewing. It keeps the flight session, food, media, and post-flight celebration in one booking.

Package includes:

• 26 shareable flights
• A High Flight for every flyer
• All photos and videos from the session
• An instructor air show performance
• A private party room reserved for up to one hour after the flight session
• Three large one-topping pizzas, with additional pizzas available for a fee
• Chilled non-alcoholic beverages
• Party decorations

The difference is how much of the party you want iFLY to handle. A flight-only option works for families who plan to eat or celebrate somewhere else. A full-party package keeps the flight session, cake, food, and time together at one venue.

Both birthday packages give each flyer at least two flights. The first lets them experience the airflow, and the next gives them a chance to relax, follow the instructor's signals, and feel how small body adjustments change the way they fly.

How iFLY makes birthday planning easier

Once you choose a package, iFLY runs the party's main activity from check-in through the final flight. The team keeps the group moving through a clear schedule, provides the equipment, teaches every flyer, and manages the flight rotation while parents enjoy the celebration.

iFLY provides:

• Required preflight instruction
• A flight suit, helmet, goggles, and ear protection for every flyer
• A certified instructor with each flyer in the wind tunnel
• The reserved flight session and spectator viewing space
• A staff-managed flight rotation and instructor air show performance

Families who choose the private-party package can have iFLY take care of even more. Depending on the package, that can include a private flight session, High Flights, photos and videos, a private party room, pizzas, non-alcoholic beverages, and decorations.

Parents only need to choose the package, confirm the guest count, share the waiver link, and arrive ready to celebrate.

What happens during an indoor skydiving birthday party?

An iFLY party follows a fun, staff-led schedule that keeps kids busy, active, and part of the celebration. Parents do not need to plan games or figure out how to entertain the group because training, gearing up, flying, watching, and cheering fill the experience.

Check in. Staff confirms the reservation and completed waivers so everyone can get started together.

Meet the instructor and learn to fly. Everyone watches required preflight instruction and practices the basic body position and hand signals used in the tunnel.

Gear up. iFLY provides the flight suit, helmet, goggles, and ear protection.

Fly. Flyers enter the wind tunnel one at a time with the instructor while friends and family watch and cheer for each person.

Celebrate. If the package includes a party room, the group moves there for food, cake, and more time together.

Plan about 90 minutes through the end of the flight session. If your package includes a private party room, plan for up to another hour afterward. Confirm the arrival and end time with your iFLY party coordinator.

Is indoor skydiving safe for kids?

Yes. iFLY maintains high safety standards through established protocols, preflight instruction, protective equipment, and certified, highly trained instructors. An instructor stays with each flyer in the wind tunnel the whole time and guides their position. iFLY instructors are certified through the International Bodyflight Association.

Here are the main participation details to know before inviting guests:

• Flyers must be at least 3 years old, and there is no upper age limit. Most locations do not have a minimum height requirement, but iFLY Paramus and iFLY Edison require flyers to be at least 40 inches tall.

• Every flyer is required to fill out a waiver. A parent or legal guardian signs for anyone under 18.

• Guests weighing between 260 and 300 pounds should contact their iFLY location before booking. Guests over 300 pounds, pregnant guests, and guests with hard casts or hard prosthetics that cannot be removed cannot fly.

• Some medical conditions may prevent participation, and High Flights have additional requirements, including a maximum weight of 260 pounds.

Review the current iFLY FAQs and iFLY policies before finalizing the guest list, or contact your iFLY with questions about medical concerns, physical needs, or accommodations.

How does an iFLY party compare with other indoor birthday party venues?

Some kids want room to run around, while others want one unforgettable activity everyone can talk about afterward. Here is what to expect from common indoor party options:

• iFLY indoor skydiving: Each guest experiences bodyflight in a vertical wind tunnel with an instructor. Families have options for shared or private sessions, different numbers of flights, High Flights, photos and videos, party-room time, and food.
• Trampoline or obstacle venue: Kids move among open-jump areas or physical challenges. Age zones, height rules, supervision, session length, and required socks can shape the party plan.
• Laser tag or escape-style venue: Guests work through a timed team game. Minimum ages, group size, private-game availability, lighting, and sound are helpful details to check first.
• Bowling or arcade venue: Guests rotate between familiar games, food, and time together. Lane or game access, food minimums, reserved seating, and total party time can vary.

iFLY is a strong fit when the birthday child wants one exciting experience everyone can rally around. Guests stay involved by watching and cheering as each person flies. Kids and adults can share a session, so older siblings and parents can be included in the flyer count.

How should parents plan an iFLY birthday party?

Choose a date early, then let iFLY help with the details

Weekend party times can fill fast, especially when a private session or party room is needed. Reserve a date once you have a good estimate of the number of flyers and spectators. If the guest count changes, contact your iFLY birthday coordinator. The team will do its best to help you find an option that works, based on what is still available. iFLY can also host larger groups with more than 13 flyers. Use the birthday information form to start planning with the team.

Invite family and friends to watch and cheer

Friends and family can still come, watch, cheer, and enjoy the celebration even if they do not want to fly. Each package has a total guest limit that includes both flyers and spectators, so check how many people can attend before sending the invitations.

Give kids, teens, and adults a chance to join the fun

iFLY works well for mixed-age groups because kids, teens, and adults who meet iFLY's participation requirements can be booked in the same session. Each person flies individually with the instructor while the group watches and cheers. Younger or nervous guests can watch another flyer first so the helmet, doorway, and airflow feel more familiar.

Help every guest arrive comfortable and ready to fly

Include clothing details with the invitation so everyone arrives comfortable and prepared. Guests should wear comfortable clothes and properly fitting lace-up athletic shoes. We recommend a bun, braid, or ponytail for long hair to prevent tangles and help the helmet fit. Jewelry, watches, loose accessories, and items in pockets must be removed before flying.

Send the waiver link before the party

The booking-confirmation email includes a link to the online waiver. Send the link to every adult flyer and to the parent or legal guardian of every guest under 18. Ask them to complete the waiver before they arrive, and let them know they can contact iFLY if they have questions.

Choose how much of the celebration you want iFLY to handle

The Build Your Own Birthday package keeps the focus on flying. If you want iFLY to handle more of the celebration, choose the private-party package with a private session, High Flights, photos and videos, a party room, pizza, drinks, and decorations. Review the current iFLY birthday packages, then confirm the arrival time and party-room schedule with your iFLY coordinator.

Questions parents ask about iFLY birthday parties:

How much does an iFLY birthday party cost?

Birthday party pricing varies by location, package, date, number of flyers, and selected options. Choose a location on the iFLY birthday page to see current packages and pricing.

What age can kids have an indoor skydiving birthday party?

Kids can fly at iFLY starting at age 3, and big kids can join the fun too. There is no upper age limit, so older siblings, teenagers, parents, and grandparents can fly if they meet iFLY's participation requirements.

Can adults fly at a child's birthday party?

Yes. Parents and other adults can be booked as flyers in the same session. Each person enters the wind tunnel one at a time with an instructor while the group watches.

How many kids can attend an iFLY birthday party?

Guest limits depend on the package. The birthday packages available to book online and shown above are designed for 6 to 13 flyers. For more than 13 flyers, complete the birthday information form to ask an iFLY birthday coordinator about larger-group options. Spectator limits also depend on the package, so confirm the total headcount before sending invitations.

Do I need to reserve an iFLY birthday party?

Yes. iFLY birthday parties must be reserved in advance. Walk-in birthday party bookings are not available. Private sessions, party rooms, and weekend times can fill fast, so book once the date and estimated guest count are set.

What if a child is nervous about flying?

Tell the instructor before the session. Instructors regularly work with first-time flyers, explain the process before entering the tunnel, and stay with each child during the flight. Watching a friend fly first may also help.

Can I bring a birthday cake or outside food?

Some packages allow cake, ice cream, and outside food, while others are designed as flight-only experiences. Confirm the food policy and party-room access for your selected package before bringing anything.

Give them a birthday they will still be talking about

For kids who love adventure and trying new activities, an iFLY birthday party combines the excitement of indoor skydiving with a structured, instructor-led celebration. Each flyer gets a turn to step into the wind with an instructor, lift off the flight deck, and feel what it is like to fly while the whole group shares the excitement. Choose a flight-focused celebration or let iFLY handle more of the details with a private-party package, then reserve a date and give them a birthday that could only happen in the wind tunnel.

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