a class that exists because of the swamp

Airboat

The only sensible way across Grassrivers

The airboat is a vehicle class that exists because of the terrain: sawgrass marsh in Grassrivers, where it is the only sensible way across. Confirmed

Overview

The airboat appears in both trailers, first in 2023 and then at length in 2025. Official screenshots show one parked with an alligator on the deck, one seen from above, and a chase beneath a helicopter. Airboats are on the confirmed activity list (Activities).

Official screenshots

An alligator on an airboat deck, official screenshot.
An alligator on an airboat deck, official screenshot.
An airboat from above, official screenshot.
An airboat from above, official screenshot.
An airboat chase, official screenshot.
An airboat chase, official screenshot.

Questions

Are there airboats in GTA 6?

Yes. They are a confirmed vehicle class for the Grassrivers wetlands.

Sources and further reading

Confirmed shown or stated by Rockstar Reported from press or insiders Community fan-mapped label Speculation our reading

Last updated 2026-10-18.

Grassrivers
Grassrivers is sawgrass marshland after the Everglades, thick with alligators and crossed by airboat.
Vehicle classes
Cars, motorcycles, dirt bikes, jet skis, kayaks, airboats, speedboats and aircraft seen in official media.
Activities
Basketball, pool, mini-golf, scuba, fishing, jet skis, racing, clubbing, a zoo, a gym and more.

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