AeroFly Ultra-Lite Transport Chair 13 lb
AeroFly™ Ultra-Lite Transport Chair — 13 lb Magnesium Frame, Black
One of the Lightest Transport Chairs on the Market
The AeroFly™ Ultra-Lite Transport Chair pairs a patent-pending magnesium alloy frame — just 13 lbs before the rear wheels are attached — with the comfort and durability features of a full-size transport chair. At 17 lbs fully assembled, it's dramatically easier to lift into a car trunk or carry up a step than most transport chairs in its class, without sacrificing seating comfort or safety.
This is a transport chair, meaning it's designed for an attendant to push rather than for the user to self-propel — it comes with attendant hand brakes rather than large self-propulsion wheels. Fixed desk-length arms, molded armrest pads, and removable padded seat and back cushions round out a chair built for everyday practicality as much as portability.
Key Features
- Ultra-Lightweight Magnesium Alloy Frame: Just 13 lbs (excluding rear wheels), 17 lbs fully assembled.
- 250 lb Weight Capacity.
- Attendant Hand Brakes for the person pushing the chair.
- Fixed Desk-Length Arms with molded armrest pads for comfort and durability.
- Treaded, Flat-Free Tires: No maintenance, no risk of flats.
- Quick-Release Rear Axles: Wheels detach easily for a more compact fold.
- Fold-Down Backrest and seat-integrated carry handles for storage and transport.
- Removable, Padded Seat and Back Overlay Cushions.
- Swing-Away Footrests with ergonomic release levers.
- 18" Seat Width.
Equipment Specialist Insight: The magnesium alloy frame is the real story here — it's a meaningfully lighter, stronger material than the aluminum most transport chairs use, which is how AeroFly gets to 13 lbs without feeling flimsy. Worth knowing before ordering: this is a transport chair (attendant-pushed, small rear wheels), not a self-propelling wheelchair — if the user needs to wheel themselves independently, look for the AeroFly Ultra-Lite Wheelchair instead, which uses the same lightweight frame but with larger rear wheels sized for self-propulsion. Flat-free tires mean genuinely no maintenance concern about flats, a real advantage for anyone who doesn't want to think about tire pressure.
Technical Specifications
- BrandAeroFly™ by Drive Medical
- Model / Item #AFT18BK-SF
- ColorBlack
- Frame MaterialMagnesium alloy
- Frame Weight13 lbs (excluding rear wheels)
- Total Weight17 lbs (with rear wheels)
- Weight Capacity250 lbs
- Seat Width18"
- Arm TypeFixed, desk-length with molded armrest pads
- WheelsTreaded, flat-free tires; quick-release rear axles
- FootrestsSwing-away, ergonomic release levers
- BrakesAttendant hand brakes
- FoldingFold-down backrest; quick-release rear wheels
Q: Can the user self-propel this chair?
A: No — this is a transport chair, designed to be pushed by an attendant, with attendant hand brakes and smaller rear wheels rather than large self-propulsion wheels. For a self-propelling option with the same lightweight frame, look for the AeroFly Ultra-Lite Wheelchair.
Q: How light is it really, once fully assembled?
A: The magnesium frame alone is 13 lbs; with the rear wheels attached, total weight is 17 lbs. That's still notably lighter than most transport chairs, which commonly weigh in the low-to-mid 20 lb range.
Q: Does it fold for storage or transport?
A: Yes — the backrest folds down, the rear wheels detach via quick-release axles for an even more compact profile, and seat-integrated carry handles make lifting the folded chair into a car or closet straightforward.
Specifications are provided by the manufacturer and are subject to change; verify current dimensions and weight capacity with Drive Medical before purchase. Do not exceed the 250 lb weight capacity. This product supports mobility and independence and is not a substitute for professional medical advice; consult a physician or physical therapist about the right mobility equipment for individual needs.
