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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JAGJumps

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Gila, my lead jumper was absolutely amazing. He was professional, told me what to do, made sure I was comfortable, but also made sure I had a great time. If it is your first time I highly suggest asking for him!

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Gila (Scott) was great. He's a cool guy who is really good at informing you of what to expect and is very helpful along the way. He made the experience way better. Cory (my videographer/photographer) did a perfect job of staying in front and close to me when in the air, allowing him to get good video and photos. Cory's cool and easy to get along with. Both these guys added to my experience and were fun to hang out with.

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I did a tandem jump with Lonnie, it was the best experience of my life! Everyone at start skydiving was very laid back and professional. My buddy and I scheduled our jump went the next day and was greeted by a very fun professional group of people who are enthusiastic about their job. They took us into the hanger after manifesting and it wasn't busy so Lonnie and Gila talked to us before our jump. It made me so much less nervous. Lonnie even continued on the ride up and we jumped and had a BLAST! Thanks Guys!

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This was my fifth time skydiving. I had Jonny Stewart as an instructor this time as well as my previous visit.

He is the best tandem jumper you can ask for.
Thanks Jonny!
-Danny

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Tiari

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Went for my 35th birthday. Everything was great. Camera lady had a bit of an attitude but monkeylip or John was awesome.

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My boyfriend surprised me w/ this as a birthday present and although I was very nervous/anxious about the whole experience, the staff there made me feel really at ease with what I was about to do.

The only other experience I can kind of compare to this to would be when I jumped off the Stratosphere in Vegas a year prior. Although it was a very awesome experience, their staff was not very knowledgeable (most people working there had not ever jumped themselves) and were not very personable (same person asked me 3x in a matter of minutes what city I was from etc). Startskydiving was by far the opposite. Everyone was really friendly and their laid back yet professional attitude really helped calm my nerves. We did a tandem jump and even though our instructors (my instructor was Lonnie Kirk) had been doing this for multiple years, they didn't seem jaded by it whatsoever.

I would most definitely recommend this place to anyone considering skydiving!!

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All of the people at Start Skydiving were so freaking helpful. Even though there was a glitch in their computer system they decided to call in crew to let me surprise my girlfriend for her birthday. Monkey Lip did a great job easing my girlfriend into the idea while we prepared on the ground. You can tell just how much fun the group has by the way they interact with and trust one another. I only wish I lived closer so I could do it more often.

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Start skydiving in Middletown Ohio made my first jump the best exsperience ever. The staff was so friendly and made you feel so calm and comfortable. They also took part in the secret plan of my boyfriend proposing to me when I landed. It is so awesome to have my jump and the proposal all on one tape taken by my partner that I jumped with. I can't wait to do it again! Angel Britsch

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This experience was incredible and I'm so glad I did it. The staff was so comforting and fun!! I loved them all. Alex Lupton was my instructor/diver and he was AWESOME!!

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I had such a fun time. I had a very good experience and everyone was so helpful and friendly. Will consider returning soon for another jump.

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I would I like to thank my amazing instructor PAGS for having my back literally and my babe Whittney for a amazing experience. SKYDIVING

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The weather may have delayed our jump, but the staff was super excited, I was entertained, and Derrick (my instructor) was the best ever. And my video-grapher Melonie was beyond AMAZING! Her energy mixed with my instructor's excitement...made for the best experience ever!!! This made for the best birthday gift for my partner and I was able to share in the greatness with her.

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I have had the best experience at Start skydiving! I have been twice and it is the best thing I have ever done! The staff is very friendly and will answer any questions that you have! I will keep coming back every year!

Addie Limmer

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This was the best experience of my life! It was so much fun! Everyone there was extremely nice and I had the best tandem jump instructor anyone could ask for! His name is John aka Monkey Lip! All in all I could not have had a better experience! Start skydiving is the place to go for at least your first time!

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I had such an awesome experience at Start Skydiving!! This was my first time jumping out of a plane, and I decided to do AFF. My instructors - Alex Lupson and Carmen - were the best. They were the sexiest ones there(: I was at the drop zone for a while, but the jump was completely worth the wait! All of the instructors were super nice and very helpful! I am definitely going to come back.

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While we had to go up twice due to inclement weather, the experience was not marred. It was a great time. Inexplicable. And the crew was friendly as can be.

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Dan P. was my tandem master. He did a wonderful job of easing my nerves prior to the jump by talking me though my fears. He did an even better job of making sure my first jump was safe and most of all - fun! The facility was great at helping us reschedule the jump due to inclement weather. The videographer got some awesome pictures and video.

The facility and staff are a definite must for any first time diver!

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If you are the kind of person that wants a truly great first time experience, the StartSkydiving time in Middletown, OH were amazing. I've wanted to go skydiving for such a long time and my wife got me a groupon for our anniversary. Best gift ever. I foresee a new sky junkie in the making.

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I started here having done 5 SL jumps years ago, and was excited to experience freefall, needless to say I am now addicted.

The staff are amazing/ helpful / friendly. Above all else, this DZ is focused on your safety, and will do everything do prevent YOU from making a bad judgement call.

The landing areas are HUGE for students and A licensed ppl, then they have a separate area for B & C licenses, then finally a third area for D/ pro. Ive only been to two DZ's and am only a B license a with under 70 jumps at the time I am writing this review, but I have heard from skydivers that have been around the world that I am very spoiled having the massive landing areas, the larger planes, the extensive amount of experience I can get help from, and on, and on, and on.

Well, Im very blessed to be spoiled, because I wouldnt want to call any other DZ my permanent DZ.

Keep up the great work startskydiving.com!!

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Had a great time. Very organized, friendly and were able to answer all questions. Highly recommend Start skydiving!!

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The staff at Start Skydiving was amazingly friendly and personable. We waited out a five hour weather delay and we visited with the staff. They shared their experiences with us, making our wait worth waiting for. Free wifi and and games helped pass the time as well. The quality of the pictures and videos were truly spectacular. Those will be memories that we can share for many generations! My wife and I are definitely going back!! Lonnie, you were awesome!!

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Nothing else in the world like it. I would recommend it to anyone who's looking to go. Couldn't ask for a more safe and fun experience with Start Skydiving!!

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The experience I had jumping overall was life changing. I have always been afraid of being in an airplane flying but the challenge of jumping out of an airplane actually the thrill of doing it has made me face my fear and get over it. I thought the whole experience was exciting and well worth the price of doing it. Would recommend it to everyone to try it.

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I just did my first jump on the 26th, and i just wanted to say that i had the BEST experience!! It past all expectations! My instructor was Lonnie and i couldn't ask for anyone better!! Very informative and made me feel comfortable with my whole experience!! Not to mention he made it that much more fun. I will definitely make it back up there and i will bring everyone with me!! Thanks again!!

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I have been dreaming of skydiving with freefall ever since I was a child. This first time experience was far better than I ever imagined. It was even better to be able to jump with family and friends. The staff made it all worry free and fun!

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