LA Olympic Games Will Have Official Air Taxi Provider

Archer Aviation plans to ferry spectators and support security and emergency services with a Team USA-branded Midnight air taxi.

Jack Daleo

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 03:58 PM ET

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A digital rendering depicts Archer’s Midnight air taxi flying over SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. [Courtesy: Archer Aviation]

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LA28 has partnered with Archer Aviation to provide official air taxi services for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, using Archer's Midnight eVTOL aircraft.
Spectators will be transported between key venues like the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and SoFi Stadium via designated vertiports, with the aim of offering fast, convenient trips at a price similar to a high-end Uber.
This initiative is intended to showcase a new model of urban transportation on a global stage, enhance the Games experience, and leave a legacy for future mobility in the U.S.
Archer's Midnight eVTOL has undergone extensive testing and secured multiple FAA certifications, positioning it for commercial launch despite challenges faced by similar air taxi projects at other major events.

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Spectators at the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles may fly from venue to venue in a futuristic new aircraft, which takes off like a helicopter but soars on fixed wings like a plane—for the price of a high-end Uber.

LA28, the committee organizing the global spectacle, on Thursday announced that California-based Archer Aviation will serve as the Summer Games’ official air taxi provider. The manufacturer will install vertiports—electrified takeoff and landing hubs—at event sites including the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and SoFi Stadium in Inglewood. Passengers will be able to hop between locations in as little as 10 minutes, Archer said in a statement.