USA Air Taxi:
Where eVTOLs Fly First in 2026
The complete US launch map. New York demos already underway, LA28 Olympics buildout in progress, and the FAA eIPP program coordinating six US cities for first commercial passenger service.
What changed in April 2026
Three federal-level events compressed the US air taxi launch timeline from "2027–2028" to "late 2026 first revenue, full network 2027."
- 1
March 9 — White House signs eIPP into formal acceleration
The eVTOL Integration Pilot Program coordinates FAA, state, and local agencies for six named US launch cities. Read more →
- 2
April 19 — Joby enters FAA Stage 4 type certification
The second-to-last technical milestone before US Type Certificate issuance. Read more →
- 3
April 27 — Joby completes JFK → Manhattan piloted demo flights
First US-built eVTOL to carry a pilot through congested NYC airspace on a real revenue route corridor. Read more →
US launch map — eIPP cohort & lead cities
Hover or tap a city to see operator and launch window. Color shows launch tier.
- Tier 1 — Active demos / Olympics
- Tier 2 — eIPP pilot cities
- Tier 3 — Planning / 2028+
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Tier 1 — Active demos & Olympics buildout
The two cities racing to be first US commercial passenger service.
Tier 2 — eIPP pilot cities
Cities named in the FAA eIPP first cohort. Texas and Florida lead the second wave.
Dallas-Fort Worth
TXeIPP pilot, Texas state-led
Operator: Joby + Archer
Launch
2026–2027
Houston
TXeIPP pilot, Skyports partnership
Operator: Joby + Skyports
Launch
2026–2027
Miami
FLSouth Florida network
Operator: Archer Aviation
Launch
Late 2026
Fort Lauderdale
FLSouth Florida network
Operator: Archer Aviation
Launch
2026–2027
Tampa Bay
FLFlorida pilot corridor
Operator: TBD
Launch
2026–2027
Orlando
FLTourism + theme park focus
Operator: Archer + legacy partners
Launch
2027
Tier 3 — Active planning & specialty regional
Cities with credible launch paths but later timelines or specialty market focus.
Austin
TXTech corridor + LIFT HQ
Operator: LIFT + future Joby/Archer
Launch
2027
San Francisco / Bay Area
CAWisk Aero Gen 6 testing
Operator: Wisk Aero (Boeing)
Launch
2028+
Boston / Cambridge
MAVertiport site studies + university research
Operator: TBD
Launch
2028+
Phoenix / Scottsdale
AZHyundai Supernal sun-belt corridor
Operator: Hyundai Supernal (planned)
Launch
2028+
Hawaii (inter-island)
HICargo 2026, passenger 2027
Operator: BETA + Surf Air
Launch
Cargo 2026 / Passenger 2027
Companies flying US routes
| Company | Aircraft | Lead US markets | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joby Aviation | S4 (4-seat piloted) | NYC, Dallas, Houston, LA | FAA Stage 4 |
| Archer Aviation | Midnight (4-seat piloted) | LA, Miami, Dallas, Orlando | Type cert in progress |
| BETA Technologies | ALIA (fixed-wing electric) | Hawaii, Vermont, regional | Cargo flying now |
| Wisk Aero | Gen 6 (autonomous, 4-seat) | SF Bay Area | 2028+ timeline |
| Hyundai Supernal | S-A2 (4+1 piloted) | LA, Phoenix, Atlanta | 2028 commercial target |
Compare aircraft head-to-head: Joby S4 vs Archer Midnight · Joby S4 vs BETA ALIA
Featured US routes — pre-reserve free
The most-requested launch corridors with route detail pages, vertiport maps, and waitlists.
JFK Airport → Manhattan
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LAX Airport → Hollywood
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Miami International → South Beach
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DFW Airport → Downtown Dallas
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Latest news — April 2026
The federal events that compressed the US air taxi launch timeline.
- NYC demoApr 27, 2026
Joby completes JFK → Manhattan piloted demo flights
- CertificationApr 19, 2026
Joby enters FAA Stage 4 — final phase before US Type Certificate
- Federal policyMar 9, 2026
White House signs eIPP — six US cities named for first commercial eVTOL service
- Hub explainerApr 28, 2026
The full US air taxi map: where eVTOLs fly first
FAQs
Which US city will get air taxi service first?
New York is the leading candidate. Joby completed piloted JFK to Manhattan demonstration flights on April 27, 2026, and NYC is part of the FAA eIPP program with public soft launch targeted late 2026. Los Angeles is the close second, driven by the LA28 Olympics deadline.
What is the FAA eIPP program?
The eVTOL Integration Pilot Program (eIPP) is a White House and FAA-led initiative formally signed in March 2026 that selects US cities for early commercial eVTOL operations under coordinated state, local, and federal oversight.
When will US air taxis be available to the public?
First public revenue passenger flights are targeted for late 2026 in New York, with full multi-city networks operational by 2027 ahead of the LA 2028 Olympics.
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