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Air at Alton Towers Resort
Take to the skies around the Alton Towers Resort with the amazing Air - sponsored by Cadbury's Heroes.
This rollercoaster was one of the first 'flying coasters' to be built in the world. First opening in 2002, you'll get strapped in and 'assume the position' - which means you'll be riding this rollercoaster lying down, flying like Superman.
Air is still the only ride of its type in the UK, offering a quite unique experience that is set to wow guests to Alton Towers. It has a smooth and graceful flight, swooping close to the ground and then back into the skies.
This rollercoaster came at a whopping cost of £12 million, whilst it's also the only flying coaster to feature a half zero G roll - that's some serious 'Air time'!
Air is one of the most popular rides at the Alton Towers Resort, so it's often worth making it one of your first ports of call to avoid queue time. There's also a special queue for riding at the very front of the train - this is highly recommended, and worth the extra wait. You won't find an experience much closer to actually flying than when you ride on the front of Air!
Ride Facts:
Theme Park Area:
Forbidden Valley
Vital Statistics:
- Category: Rollercoaster
- Ride Type: Steel - flying
- Manufacturer: Bolliger and Mabillard
- First Opened: 2002
- Ride Height (ft):
- Ride Length (ft): 2756
- Speed (mph): 47
- Max Ride G-force: 3.5
- No. Inversions: 2
- Duration: 1:40
- Min Height Restriction (m): 1.4
