Jetlytra
by Siarko
Jetlytra is a NeoForge wearable that combines a jetpack with elytra wings, adding vertical thrust and hover to gliding on 1.21.1.
What it does
Jetlytra pairs a jetpack with elytra wings in a single item worn in the chest slot. Hybrid vertical thrust lets a player climb, hover in place and glide from the same piece of equipment, and the mod is open source under the MIT License.
Fuel is added by right-clicking the wearable with blaze rods, breeze rods or fireworks. An elytra can be mounted inside it, and players switch between the elytra and jetpack modes. Crafting is shown in JEI. Pickup works by crouching and right-clicking with an empty hand. The HUD can be customized from the Esc menu.
Jetlytra is published for NeoForge only, with version 1.0.3 for 1.21.1 as the latest file. Installation covers the server and each player's game. Public links exist for the source code, issue tracker and wiki.
Key features
Jetpack with elytra wings
The wearable combines a jetpack and elytra wings, so one item covers both flight styles.
Hybrid vertical thrust
Thrust lets a wearer climb, hover in the air and glide, which supports building and exploring higher ground.
Fuel from blaze rods, breeze rods and fireworks
Right-clicking the item with these materials adds fuel, and an elytra can be mounted inside it.
Switching between modes
Players move between elytra flight and jetpack thrust without taking the wings off.
Customizable HUD
The heads-up display for fuel and mode can be adjusted from the Esc menu.
Gallery
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Building at height
Hover lets a player hold position while placing blocks high above the ground.
Exploring large terrain
Combined gliding and thrust covers distance quickly over mountains and open areas.
Who it’s for: Players who want a jetpack and elytra in one wearable, and server owners who can add it alongside the rest of their 1.21.1 content.
How it compares
Flappy Wings is a NeoForge mod for 1.21.1 – 1.21.11, open source under the MIT License, and it runs on client and server. Warbridle is published for Fabric and NeoForge on 1.21.1, also under the MIT License and also on client and server. Only Jetpacks is a NeoForge mod for 1.21.8, released under All rights reserved, and it does not give the wearer elytra flight.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jetlytra | NeoForge | 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2026-09-26 |
| Flappy Wings | NeoForge | 1.21.1 – 1.21.11 | Client and server | 2026-10-14 |
| Warbridle | Fabric and NeoForge | 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2026-08-20 |
| Only Jetpacks | NeoForge | 1.21.8 | Client and server | 2026-07-02 |
Questions
Does Jetlytra need a loader other than NeoForge?
Does Jetlytra have to be installed on the server?
What fuels the jetpack part?
In the catalog
Jetlytra is one of 3,932 Transportation mods on ModsFinder, and one of 1,743 Transportation mods for NeoForge. 32,366 mods support Minecraft 1.21.1.
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What the author says
Jetpack that can be equiped with elytra wings. Goal was to create a jetpack that will satisfy my own needs, but in the end, it's highly customizable so it will probably satisfy your needs too. It improves building experience by allowing you to hover in the air but also improves exploration - no more swapping between…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/jetlytra
- Owner
- Siarko
- Published
- 2026-05-05
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-09-26
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15