Archer, a pioneering company in electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, has announced ambitious plans to establish an air mobility network connecting strategic locations across the San Francisco Bay Area. The network aims to drastically reduce travel times, replacing arduous one-to-two-hour drives with swift 10-20 minute flights.
Key locations in the proposed network include South San Francisco, Napa, San Jose, Oakland, and Livermore. To anchor this initiative, Kilroy Realty has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Archer, designating Kilroy Oyster Point in South San Francisco as a pivotal hub. This waterfront campus, spanning 50 acres, will potentially host a vertiport facilitating takeoff and landing for Archer’s eVTOL aircraft.
The MOU outlines plans for developing the Archer “Sea Portal” at Kilroy Oyster Point, integrating electric ferry services and eVTOL operations powered by renewable energy. This initiative aims to provide sustainable transportation options for campus employees, aligning with both companies’ commitment to environmental innovation.
Archer’s initial vertiport at Kilroy Oyster Point is slated for possible launch by the end of 2025, with discussions ongoing regarding expansion into additional locations within Kilroy’s real estate portfolio. The company’s flagship aircraft, the piloted four-passenger Archer Midnight, is designed to support rapid, consecutive flights with minimal downtime between charges.
Archer’s vision is to revolutionize urban travel by offering safe, low-noise, and cost-competitive air taxi services that enhance connectivity and sustainability across the San Francisco Bay Area.
