I-Fly, the Austin-based chain of indoor skydiving centers, has proposed building its first Missouri location near Chesterfield Mall.

I-Fly has submitted plans to Chesterfield city officials to open a 7,777-square foot facility at 595 Chesterfield Center on four acres of land owned by the mall's owner, Chattanooga, Tenn.-based CBL & Associates Properties. The Chesterfield Ciné theater on the site near the Dillard's department store was previously demolished.

At its more than 20 locations, large fans create a wind tunnel so customers float on air to simulate skydiving.

The new three-story structure would be 67 feet tall, according to plans submitted to the city by the project's architect, GMA Architects.

Chesterfield's planning commission approved I-Fly's project on May 23, and city officials are still reviewing the plans before construction can begin.

Lisa Brown • 314-340-8127 @lisabrownstl on Twitter lbrown@post-dispatch.com

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