Los Angeles: Olympic fans may soon be able to soar above Los Angeles traffic during the 2028 Summer Games, as organizers move forward with plans to introduce flying taxis.
LA28, the official organizing committee, has announced a partnership with Archer Aviation to deploy electric air taxis to transport spectators between venues across the sprawling city.
The plan hinges on Archer’s ‘Midnight’ aircraft, an electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) vehicle designed to carry four passengers on short-haul urban routes.
The service, if operational in time, would offer 10–20-minute flights, potentially bypassing the city’s well-known congestion during both the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
“This is about transforming the way people move around Los Angeles and creating a transportation legacy that lasts well beyond the Games. There’s no better moment to introduce this technology than LA28,” said Archer CEO Adam Goldstein.
Soaring to new heights 👀🚁
We’re amped to welcome @ArcherAviation as the Official Air Taxi Provider of both the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games and Team USA!
Read more about this innovative partnership and how we’re looking to incorporate it into the 2028 Games at the link… pic.twitter.com/kTa6YjlKm1
— LA28 (@LA28) May 15, 2025
Archer’s Midnight aircraft has yet to be certified by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), a critical requirement before any commercial service can launch.
The initiative comes as LA28 plans a car-free Olympic experience, a significant challenge in a city heavily reliant on automobiles and facing delays in expanding its public transit infrastructure.
While flying taxis failed to make their debut at the Paris 2024 Olympics due to similar regulatory setbacks, Archer is confident it can succeed in Los Angeles.
The company is supported by aerospace leaders including Boeing and United Airlines and says its aircraft produces less noise and emissions than traditional helicopters.
Ticket pricing has yet to be announced, but Goldstein suggested fares would be comparable to high-end ride-hailing services like Uber. Passengers would be able to book flights through an app.
