Restrictions


USPA membership Required
AADs Not Required
Hook turns Allowed

What it costs


AFF courses available at 269 USD
Tandem jumps from 99 USD
Jump tickets at 18 USDto 14000ft
Video available at 75 USD

Start Skydiving is one the top five largest and fastest growing drop-zones in the world and the home of the Work Stinks! Boogie. We also create more new skydivers than any other drop-zone in the world through the professional services of JUMP Institute, which staffs over 60+ professional personnel that are all dedicated to providing you with the best training in the world. Visit Start Skydiving's drop-zone located at the Middletown Regional Airport in Middletown, Ohio! Start Skydiving's drop-zone location in Middletown features a 1.15 mile long runway that can support extra-large aircraft for special events, more than 23,000+ sq ft of hangar space, over 600+ acres of obstacle/turbulence-free soft cut sod to land on, free world-class coaching in all disciplines from world-renown professional skydiving team, Team Fastrax, as well as numerous amenities such as our patented online self-manifesting system, indoor padded and carpeted packing areas, paid packing services, clean showers and restrooms, an RV park and campgrounds with a bonfire pit, free Wi-Fi, an ATM, a huge family park right next-door, and over ten restaurants and hotels within less than a half of a mile away. If you have jumped with us before, we appreciate you sharing your experience with us by submitting a review, as your feedback is what allows us to more effectively focus our continual efforts in providing you with excellent service. If you have not jumped with us before, then what are you waiting for?! Come see for yourself why we are the number one rated drop-zone in the world and... START SKYDIVING!

Aircraft


Two Cessna Caravans, a fast-climbing Cessna 206 with a lexan jump door, two Robinson R44 Helicopters, and our very own Hot Air Balloon

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Where we jump


Middletown Regional Airport
LAT: 39.5308567431747
LNG: -84.39525604248

Contact Us


1711 Run Way, Middletown, Ohio, 45042-2300, United States
(513) 422-5867
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Booked a tandem skydive with some friends. The staff was very friendly. Matt Harvey, my instructor, was awesome. They joked around a little to help calm our nerves with some humor. The video and stills were great! I would highly recommend them if is your first jump. I already paid for another jump. Just have to find a couple friends foolish enough to join.

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My husband and I jumped to celebrate our 5oth birthdays! Matt Fargille was my tandem jump instructor and Alex Hart was my husband's tandem jumper. We got the video package and had Rob Baumann and Melanie Johnson taking video/pictures. Everyone was professional and helpful. We will definitely jump again!

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I booked tandem jumps and video/picture packages for myself and my husband for his 30th birthday. Neither of us had done it before and I was so scared that I was actually dreading it. But my instructor, Brian, was amazing. From joking around to help me relax, to giving me easy to follow instructions, to having an extra hair tie for me, to giving me constant back pats to reassure me during the plane ride, he was pretty much the best dude ever! And my videographer Mel was so nice and managed to get me to talk and smile and not look miserable on camera :-) The video and pics turned out great! I can't wait to go back!

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I had the best time at Start Skydiving! I was paired with Lonnie Kirk and he was the BEST! He was so personable and nice and answered any questions I had. I had the time of my life skydiving and Lonnie just made the experience that much better!

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This was my first time ever skydiving, and I had an absolute blast. I had Matt Harvey as my pro leading the way, and he made sure everything went perfectly. The rush was amazing, the views were great, and I enjoy looking back at the video and pictures already to soak it all in. I can't wait to convince my wife to give it a go!

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A group of us jumped today and Lonnie was my guy! From the beginning I knew I was going to like him! :)

He talked & walked my through everything, kept everything light and fun and was very informative! He was the cameraman, so it made it even more fun! We took selfies and photos of everyone else also! My husband and I will be back very very soon and I know that Lonnie will be the one I request again! I felt safe and secure the whole time - Best thing I have ever done!!!! Everyone else there was amazing as well - They were nice, seemed informative and kept up with our rowdy crowd! :) Great Great time!

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Had a great time, crew was very professional. It was very safe, and the thrill of a lifetime. I jumped with Pags and he made it a lot of fun.

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This was my first time skydiving 6/20/24 and my tandem instructor was Linnie Kirk who was great His years of experience took away any fear I had.
The entire company does a great job of keeping things fun, safe, and professional.
(Check in process is a bit scattered and confusing...) but after that it was perfect and could not have asked for more!

In one jump I'm addicted and can't wait to go back again.

I 100% recommend the company. Not sure if you can ask for a single instructor, but if you can, ask for Lonnie, and know the entire team does a great job.
Ross

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I spent this Father's Day skydiving with my brother. This was our first time skydiving. From the moment we arrived to the time we left, everyone (from the staff to all the other skydivers) made us feel like family. Both of us chose the tandem skydive package with the basic video package. I loved every moment I was there. My tandem instructor was Dan P. He is an excellent instructor who puts you at ease and made my first jump all that much better. If Start Skydiving lets you pair up with a particular instructor, I would highly recommend him any day. I plan on returning for another tandem jump and then will sign up for their Accelerated Free Fall program. If you are new to skydiving or an experienced skydiver, I would highly recommend Start Skydiving.

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Larry Compton was an awesome instructor--very relaxed, and had the experience to back it up. I thoroughly enjoyed my experience and would recommend it to anyone who is looking for a great ride and at a decent rate. The photos are also excellent quality, so don't pass up on that option.

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This was an amazing experience, and the best Christmas gift ever! I strongly recommend getting the video package. I was in the heat of the moment during the jump and watching the fall afterward, over and over again, was simply priceless! Larry Compton is by far the best tandem jumper. He was very self confident and he let you know exactly what was going on as it was happening, allowing you to have the best first jump experience you could ever have.

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I have gone Tandem twice at Start Skydiving previously and enjoyed both jumps immensely (my second time was with Will). I knew I was ready for the next step, so I signed up for AFF with a co-worker and completed my first jump last Saturday.

My main instructor was Adam Ralston and I could not have asked for a better person to help me along with this intimidating first jump. Adam was information, supportive and extremely friendly. My jump went well with a few small hiccups and Adam went over these in detail immediately following the jump. I would recommend Start Skydiving and Adam and Will to anyone looking to go through AFF or just do their first tandem.

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My wife purchased a tandem package for my birthday. It was the best birthday gift ever, period. The folks are fantastic. My tandem partner, Matt, was exceptional. He made everything as easy as possible. From loading up, to singing some pop songs and jumping, he was great to make my first jump with. You were right Matt, now I see why you got hooked. I'm coming back!

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Would recommend Dan P. and Mel always. They made me feel comfortable and confidant. Have thought about doing for long time. Sorry I did not start 30 years ago. All of the staff and facilities were professional and accommodating. I am recommending to all my friends. Today jumped with my son in law. We want to get group together for another jump. It was life altering experience. As Dan P. said "All the people down on the highway are trying to kill each other. WE ARE ONLY CHALLENGING LIFE A LITTLE!! I am 63 years old and will be back!!! Dan P. and Mel THIS BUD IS FOR YOU!

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Great experience and amazing instructor! Not sure if you can request an instructor for Tandem jumps but if you can request Larry Compton. Awesome person really. He was informative and friendly. Make sure to get some form of photo/video package, turned out great. It was definitely worth the 4 hour commute! I may even consider going again!

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This was an awesome experince!! John was the best tandem partner to have. He made the entire jump memorable. I can honeslty say when I go back I am requesting him! The location was great and easy to get to. The entire staff was friendly and high energey. I would recommend this to anyone wanting to have a great experince skydiving.

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One of my best friends and I created a bucket list at the beginning of the year created a bucket list of things we would like to do. Skydiving was one and when we say a groupon for Startskydiving we decided to do it and have a girls road trip. Another friend research the place and found lots of great reviews. The experience was beyond amazing and the staff was very friendly and made you feel comfortable. My instructor Matt Harvey was awesome and made the experience so much fun (he also wanted me to mention how good looking he is). My friends instructors (Alex and Bryan) were great as well and put them at ease. I bought the video and digital stills which I love but I would recommend getting the rockstar package so that you have a copy of your whole journey. I would absolutely skydive again and go back there!

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Amazing experience! The staff was great. My instructor was Gila and he was the best! Made the jump so much more fun! My photographer really captured the experience! Cant wait to do it again!

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I had a great experience on 5/31 jumping for my first time. My tandem instructor was Lonnie Kirk. He did a fantastic job! My photographer also did an amazing job, I forget his name. I was scared and Lonnie helped me remain calm and made the experience less frightening. He delt with me screaming in his ear all the way down and was a good sport! I will definitely be coming back to jump a second time and bring others with me.

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I had an amazing, first experience in skydiving. Alex heart my tandem instructor was great very friendly and made my jump fun. Rob the photographer was also great and friendly. They made my family and I feel very welcome, had a really good crew and everyone was very friendly. The jump has been the most exciting thing I have done, I plan to go back and I'm already recommending it to friends. Thank you guys it was an amazing experience.

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Lonnie Kirk was my tandem instructor. He was such a great instructor and my me feel very at ease during my entire experience. I would recommend to anyone who is looking to get into this sport to do so with StartSkyding.com. Thanks Lonnie.

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The people at Start Skydiving are great! My trainer was Lonny (I hope I spelled his name right) and he was really nice! He made me feel safe and he helped me create a great video by asking questions throughout my experience. I was more excited than nervous before jumping thanks to Lonny, my uncle rob, and Aunt Julie. Chris, you did a great job editing my video!! Thank you! I will be back, for sure!! I would like to thank everyone who helped make my experience be the best possible. See you guys soon!!

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I came here on sunday this past week as an early birthday present. Going skydiving has always been on my bucket list, check check!This place was perfect, it was reasonably priced, good location, and has a great staff team. Everyone there was just so happy and goofy, especially Mel my videographer, she had me smilin the whole time. She did a great job filming my fall, getting good on all angles, would definatly ask for her next time. My tandem dude Brian was really helpful, great instructor. I would ask for him again but i really wanna go by myself next time! I cant wait to go back again!

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Start Skydiving was a great place to have your first skydiving experience. The instructors and everyone involved made the experience even more enjoyable with their friendliness and enthusiasm. Shout out to my instructor Lonnie Kirk who who was probably one of the best guys to be instructed by!

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My girlfriend bought this as an anniversary present since I've neither skydived or been on an airplane before. I loved it, the instructor was awesome and I would totally do it 100 more times. Skydiving is incredible. If you ever do it, go to start skydiving; its the cats pj's.

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