› Code Name: SW5 (Secret Weapon 5)
› Open Date: 16th March 2002
› Designer: John Wardley
› Controls: Consign AG
› Ride Type: Flying
› Stations: Dual Loading Stations
› Trains: 3 Trains With 7 Rows Of 4
› Cost: £12,000,000
› G-Forces: 3G
› Track Length: 840m // 2755' 11"
› Height Of Drop: 20m // 65' 7"
› Duration: Approximately 1 minute 30 seconds
› Max Speed: 75kph // 47mph
› Throughput: 1500 Persons Per Hour
› Capacity: 84

The idea for Air came about after the installation of Nemesis in 1994. Alton Towers, particularly influenced by John Wardley, engaged in talks with B&M over a brand new concept ride which had never been attempted before. It was such a radical idea that although the project was making progress, it had to be postponed as the park delivered Oblivion, another world first, but significantly more simple in its implementation. Once Oblivion was out of the way discussions and ideas continued to be exchanged between the park and manufacturer until a planning application was finally submitted in 2000. It was a plan which had took six years to create.

The site where Air lies now was originally occupied by The Beast, until it was removed in 1997. The site remained dormant for three years until the planning application submitted in 2000 was approved. In the 2000/2001 closed season construction started, and continued right up until the rides opening day - 16th March 2002.

› Riders must be at least 1.4m (4' 8") tall.
› Wheelchair access is available via the ride exit ramp.
› Property racks are available for belongings to be left at the station.
› On-Ride photos are available from the Air shop.
› A single rider queue is in operation for this attraction.

Audio:
Theme Music
Prepare For Air (Ride Despatch) Announcement
Queue Line Announcements

Video:
Short Advert
Long Advert

NoLimits & Roller Coaster Tycoon:
NoLimits Track
NoLimits Texture Files
Roller Coaster Tycoon 3 Track