Nighthawk is the closest thing you’ll get to flying without growing wings! Soar through the Carolina skies and over the water as you dive, dip and twist through a daring adventure.
The Carolinas' first flying coaster begins with a tension-building climb up the 115-foot lift hill while riders are lying on their backs. Once at the top, Nighthawk’s track immediately flips, rotating riders so they are lying below the track, facing the ground. Just like a hawk, the train then dives headfirst towards the water below. The rest of this intense ride features eight thrilling inversions, most while flying face down, zooming toward the ground, and turning skyward just in time for the next inversion, reaching speeds of 51 mph.
The unique rider position offers breathtaking and virtually unobstructed views of the park. Nighthawk is located directly across from Thunder Striker and near the Carolina Skytower. For the best camera shots, check out the midway as riders soar overhead.
Guests must be between 54" tall and 81" tall to ride.
Rider Safety Information
- Min Height
- 54"
- Max Height
- 81"
- A high-speed flying coaster which turns riders upside down multiple times. Riders will experience changes in speed and direction, weightlessness, and rapid movements from side-to-side.
- Maximum weight is 265 lb. per rider.
- A shoulder vest with a between-the-legs lap bar secures each rider across the chest, thighs and pelvis. Additional padding constrains both legs across the shins. Feet must be below the shin bar at all times while riding.
- Due to the nature of the restraint, this ride may not accommodate guests of a larger size. A test seat is located at the ride entrance which can be used to ensure proper function and comfort prior to waiting in line.
- Guests must have a minimum of two functioning extremities; one functioning arm and one functioning leg. Two functioning arms are sufficient instead of one functioning arm and one functioning leg if the guest has a normal center of gravity and the lower extremities are sufficiently strong to maintain proper riding posture under the dynamic conditions of the ride.
- Amputations must be below the knee.
- Prosthesis are not permitted on this ride. Guests should check with Guest Services to determine if they are eligible to ride without a prosthetic.
- Guests with a cervical collar, neck brace, broken collar bone, full arm cast, braced arm cast, or full, foot, or lower leg cast are not permitted to ride.
- Alternate Access is available at the Fast Lane entrance. A guest-operated wheelchair lift is available to transport guests to the ride platform. Guests will have to take several steps, on their own or with the assistance of a companion, and be capable of elevating themselves up into the seat.
- Please do not use the ride restraints for support while entering or exiting, as they will shift.
- Warning: This ride utilizes magnetic systems.
- Visit our Guest Assistance Guide for additional accessibility information.
