A controlled-descent jump from the 108th floor of The STRAT: an 829-foot freefall on a guide wire from a platform 855 feet above the Strip, with SkyPod observation deck access included.
SkyJump is the controlled-descent jump from the top of The STRAT tower at the north end of the Strip. You step off a platform on the 108th floor, 855 feet up, and free-fall 829 feet before a decelerator slows you to a gentle landing on a target pad at the base of the tower.
It is not a bungee jump. You are attached by a harness to a guide wire and a descender system that controls your speed, so there is no rebound and you land on your feet. The fall itself lasts only seconds, but it is one of the highest jumps of its kind anywhere.
The process takes longer than the jump. After check-in you are weighed and fitted with a flight suit and harness, and a crew member runs through what will happen. You then go up the tower in the elevator, walk out to the jump platform and are clipped onto the wire.
Most people say the hardest part is the moment of stepping off. Staff count you down, and you can take a few seconds to look out over the Strip before you go. Photo and video packages are usually sold separately, and loose items are not allowed on the jump.
The requirements are strict. Jumpers must be at least 14, and those aged 14 to 17 need a waiver signed by a parent or guardian. You must be at least 52 inches tall and weigh less than 265 pounds. Strong winds can delay or pause jumps, so leave some flexibility in your plans. Prices are at the top end for a single experience in Las Vegas, at around $140. That includes access to the SkyPod observation decks, so you can watch other jumpers or take in the view before or after your turn.
The STRAT is about two miles north of the center Strip, so plan on a Deuce bus or rideshare from the main resorts. If SkyJump is too much, the SkyPod's thrill rides, Big Shot and X-Scream, offer a shorter dose of height-related adrenaline. Friends who are not jumping can watch from the observation decks or from the landing area at the base of the tower.
What to expect
The experience
You step off the 108th-floor platform 855 feet up and fall 829 feet on a guide wire before a decelerator slows you to a soft landing at the base. It is a controlled descent, not a bungee jump, so there is no bounce.
Best time
A daytime or early-evening slot, with flexibility in case of wind delays.
How long
The jump lasts seconds; allow one to two hours.
Tips
Jumpers must be 14 or older, with a parent or guardian's waiver for ages 14 to 17. Minimum height is 52 inches, and maximum weight is under 265 pounds. Everyone is weighed at check-in. Check-in, weigh-in, a flight suit and harness, a briefing, then the elevator ride up. Allow one to two hours in total, more at busy times or if wind causes a pause. Admission includes the SkyPod observation decks on levels 108 and 109, so you can see the Strip before or after your jump. Non-jumping friends can watch from the decks. Wind can delay jumps, so do not book it just before a show. Loose items, phones and cameras are not allowed on the jump, but photo and video packages can be bought. One of the highest jumps of its kind, with the whole Strip below you. Book a daytime or early-evening slot with flexibility in case of wind delays.
Quick picks
- Best for
- Thrill-seekers and bucket-list collectors who want the biggest adrenaline hit in Las Vegas.
- Families
- Jumpers must be 14 or older, with a parent or guardian waiver for ages 14 to 17.
- Couples
- A shared bucket-list thrill; jumpers must meet the age and weight rules.
- Pair with
- Ride Big Shot or X-Scream at the SkyPod afterwards, or try Fly LINQ Zipline on another day.
- Time needed
- The jump lasts seconds; allow one to two hours.
Good questions
How high is SkyJump Las Vegas?+
You jump from a platform on the 108th floor of The STRAT, 855 feet up, and free-fall 829 feet before the descent slows for landing.
Is SkyJump a bungee jump?+
No. It is a controlled descent on a guide wire with a decelerator, so there is no rebound and you land on your feet on a target pad.
What are the age, height and weight requirements?+
Jumpers must be at least 14, and those aged 14 to 17 need a parent or guardian's waiver. You must be at least 52 inches tall and weigh under 265 pounds.
How much does SkyJump cost?+
Around $140, which includes access to the SkyPod observation decks. Photo and video packages cost extra.
What happens if it is windy?+
Strong winds can delay or pause jumps for safety. Leave some flexibility in your schedule on the day.
