[DarthSkywalker]

Originally Posted by herolee10

He was able to stay in the sky in a upward position for quite awhile while battling the destroyer in his film, so I'd count that as evidence that he can fly, but he's been known to be capable of staying in the sky without throwing his hammer into any direction in the comics as well.

That could've been the tornado he created. It was strong enough to lift the Destroyer and keep it in the air.