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!

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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

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1711 Run Way, Middletown, Ohio, 45042-2300, United States
(513) 422-5867
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JpPeyron

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June 7th is jump instructor Lonnie Kirk's Birthday.... from now on that's my birthday too. I say this because before June 7th I have never truly felt alive. I could sit here all day and try to explain what I experienced at StartSkydiving.com however the words do not exist.
The second you leave the plane every problem in your life, every ounce of stress you have, every worry or concern vanishes. It is replaced with an adrenaline rush that you will never beat leading into a euphoric feeling of peace and bliss. This is where I truly felt alive for the first time and this is where the staff from Startskydiving.com lives.
If you have decided to try skydiving this is definitely the place to go! From the second you check in the staff makes you feel welcomed and relaxed. They have created an atmosphere that you will not want to leave. You could not ask for more.
I will be going back next month and I am seriously considering taking the course to become a licensed solo jumper that they offer.
When you go make sure to get the "Rock Star Video Package" trust me! You will be left staring at the sky while your pumping gas on your way into work thinking about Lonnie and Mel spending there day jumping. At that point you'll be glad you have the pictures to stare at until you can get back up there!
Startskydiving.com you will definitely be seeing me again!!!

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This was my first time skydiving and I was a bit nervous. Lonnie Kirk was my Tandem Instructor and he was AMAZING! He told me everything I had to do and he kept me at ease. He made it FUN! From start to finish he made this experiences one of the best I have ever had. THANK YOU Lonnie. You are the best!

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I had a great experience. It was my first time skydiving and I would definitely go back again! My instructor was Matt Harvey, he made me feel comfortable and made my first jump memorable.

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I am counting the days until I can go back and do it all over again! The jump and fall were absolutely perfect. My Tandem Instructor was Alex Hart and he made my experience incredible! I loved every moment I spent at Start Skydive!

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The jump was a present for my son's 21st birthday but I think I enjoyed it more than he did. It was an awesome experience. Lonnie Kirk did an excellent job of making me feel comfortable and at ease. I never had a chance to get nervous! Best "date" ever! Highly recommend the video package. Everyone loved watching my jump and my reaction. Can't wait to go back.

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Had an amazing experience. First time ever in a plane and then I got to jump out off it. My instructor was Alex Hart, he explained everything clearly and made it really enjoyable. 10/10 would jump again here

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Such an adrenaline rush- can't wait to do it again! Big thanks to Kyle Whitter and the rest of Start Skydiving staff for creating an unforgettable experience for my sister and I! I'd recommend this place to everyone!

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Sam Tomlin took me on a tandem jump for my first jump. I had Mel as the videographer. Everything went great and I have a great video to prove to everyone I went.

Both were great and very helpful. A great experience that I would recommend to everyone. Make sure you ask for Sam and Mel and everything will come out great.

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I had my tandem sky diving today(5/20/15) with instructor Matt Harvey. The jumping experience is one of the most thrilling adventures I have ever had. Matt is very experienced and friendly. He ensured that I am aware of my little responsibilities and made sure my first jump went smooth. He is very appreciative of the little effort you put in to this whole jumping process.

The jumping gear appeared to be a bit old and were showing signs of their age.

My photographer (forgot her name. She's Brazilian) was also very cool and managed some really nice photos. Thanks to her as well

Overall, I would recommend Start Skydiving to anyone who wants to have a great first time experience.

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I jumped for the first time on May 6th, 2015 and it was the first of many more to come. I brought along 4 other friends to jump but when we made reservations, we had to schedule at different times due to availability. That being said, the lady at the front desk put all of us onto the same jump- this was a pleasant surprise we noticed while waiting to suit up. We had a brief delay but it worked in our favor as we were able to jump right at sunset!

Anyways, I jumped with Lonnie Kirk and I couldn't imagine a better person to be with for my first skydive. He was funny, reassuring, and did a great job with the wrist pics and film. He did some sweet turns, too. If you have the opportunity to go tandem with him, you're going to have an exceptionally good time!

I got the Rock Star picture/video package and Mel did a fantastic job! I got 90 of the coolest pictures ever taken of me and I am so glad I got the video too. She's got a great vibe and is just a cool chick.

I had one of the best experiences of my life jumping with Lonnie and Mel. I have a history of dislocated shoulders and continue to have a very loose right shoulder. Anyways, I dislocated my shoulder right as I stuck my arms out in free fall. Don't worry, unless you have had previous, severe shoulder injuries, you'll be fine. If you have, I would recommend keeping your hands on your chest straps. Despite this, it was still one of the top experiences of my life because of the actual jump and the staff at Start Skydiving. Once back on the ground the staff was INCREDIBLE. Lonnie, Mel, Rob (another instructor), and Jeannie (another instructor's wife, I believe) were right by my side until I eventually popped it back into place. Rob supported my head and back for close to 20 minutes and Jeannie held up my arm. Mel was right there to help with the situation and cut the tension with jokes and a positive vibe. Lonnie got me ice and stayed past closing time to give me words of support. Mel also stayed past closing to edit the video and pictures. I cannot adequately describe what the staff meant to me during that time. Lonnie, Mel, and Rob are absolutely world-class. There were several others, whose names I didn't catch, that gave me words of advice and support. Start Skydiving is very fortunate to have them as employees. I can't wait to get jump #2 under my belt!

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I drove with my girlfriend four hours to go skydiving for our first time. The facility and staff could not have been more friendly, accommodating, and professional. I jumped with Kyle Whittier and my girlfriend jumped with Lonnie Kirk and we both could not have been any happier with our experience. Immediately after leaving I started planning my next trip. Definitely worth it!

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We took my dad sky diving as a surprise for his 60th bday. The whole day was awesome for us. My instructor, Lonnie Kirk, was super fun and very professional. Even when my main chute malfunctioned, he never got stressed, and we landed safely and enjoyed the entire experience. I would recommend Start Skydiving to anyone!

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This place was an awesome first jump experience! There was a bit of a wait but it ended up working out because we jumped at sunset!
I jumped with Matt Harvey and he was awesome! I was pretty nervous but he answered all my questions and kept me as calm as possible!
I would highly recommend this place!

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I had an amazing experience through "Start Skydiving." My friend had signed up to do this and I went along to watch, but I when I got there I had decided to do it since it was my birthday!

It was a very easy process even though I hadn't been signed up and everyone was very helpful. My instructor, Matt Harvey, did a wonderful job in preparing me for my first ever tandem skydive!

I had been very nervous and he had talked me into it and I was very glad he did because it was the most exhilarating moment of my life! All in all, I had a 5/5 experience at Start Skydiving and I will recommend it to everyone who is interested :)

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From the moment I showed up everyone was treating me like family. I had zero responsibilities the moment my instructor said hello. He took care of everything. My instructor was Kyle Whittier for my first ever tandem jump. He was a true professional who loves his job. The staff there especially Kyle Whittier are top notch and just to show how great my instructor was; I think he should get a 50% raise. He deserves to be paid for more than he is. He maid my first jump a million times better than I ever expected it to be. I had such a great time from the moment it was quiet enough to talk to Kyle I had decided and told him that I was dead set on getting every license and my pro-rating! Since my first jump I have been trying to get everyone I know to go down to Start Skydiving.

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Thrill of a lifetime with the help of an experienced tandem instructor Larry Compton. Larry put me at ease and mde me feel very comfortable about my jump. He is gentle, kind and very informative. Guys like Larry make me want to do it again.

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My wife got me a certificate to do my first tandem jump to celebrate my retirement from the Air Force. While I was nervous the entire staff was excellent. My T.I., Larry Compton has over 20 years experience and was great! He made it easy going all the way up and down! I loved that he really didn't give me a chance to reflect on what I was about to do. We got to the doorway of the plane, he counted and then we jumped. Awesome experience and I will recommend to all new jumpers to get the pics and video.

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This was a AMAZING experience I can't wait to do it again. Thanks to a all the staff and specially Jonnie Kirek. Wow.

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My first jump was on Aug 24th at 7:00am, my 50th birthday, and my instructor was Mike. A great guy, great instructor, plenty of experience, and he took care of everything. He made me feel at ease, talked me through the whole thing in advance, and got me back on ground safely.

Miko, thanks for the great video and pictures, you did a great job, I cant believe I almost didn't get the video package, do yourself a favor and get it. Everything happens so quickly, if you don't you'll be disappointed.

By the way, take advantage of the discounted jump special if they offer it to you, within 15 minutes of being on the ground I purchased another pass to use next year and I hope Mike is still jumping as I will request him again. Hopefully the next time I'll keep my eyes open for the first 15 seconds. An incredible experience with an incredible company, thanks again Mike I certainly have memories for a lifetime.

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Went on my first jump with Lonnie Kirk at Middletown StartSkydiving. Had a great time, Lonnie was very knowledgeable and answered any questions that I had all while having a lot of fun. Will definitely be back to do it again in the future.

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Went on my first jump today at the Middletown StartSkydiving facility with Lonnie Kirk. What an amazing time! Everyone was great, fun atmosphere, super skydiving experience with Lonnie, and would definitely recommend it! SUPER!

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Start skydive was awsome. First time jumping for my daughter, wife, and myself. We signed up about a month in advance and did the early bird special $129. I thought was a good price compared to other sky dive locations, enough that it was worth driving four hours. We really were glad we went at 7 am awesome,awesome jump. I could not wait to get out out the plain event though the ride was short and smooth I just wanted to jump. All three of us will probably do it again and hopefully bring back my other kids. Lonnie was my instructor and he was very professional, funny, and experienced. I recommend Lonnie Kirk if you want pictures take of the jump he has a camera on his wrist and takes many pictures with the option to buy, I do not think the other instructors do this, I could be wrong. This was my daughters 25th birthday gift from my wife and I, one she will remember. Thank you startskydiving.com

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I had a great experience from beginning to end. My instructor Michael McCann was so helpful in keeping me calm and making me feel safe. This was my first jump and honestly I am even afraid of heights....lol. Mike was so informative and explained everything so well that I almost forgot to be afraid. My Mom came for moral support and said she enjoyed the music in the hangar, made her wanna join me next time. I'm looking for another bucket list item but am not sure how to beat this experience.

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This was my first time skydiving and I would highly recommend Middletown for fellow first-timers. Shout out to Matt Harvey my awesome tandem jumper!

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I highly recommend Start Skydiving in Middletown OH! The area was clean and well taken care of. I have actually been to the facility twice. The first day I went, there was bad weather so I did not get to jump. Rescheduling my trip was so easy and convenient because I just had to call and confirm a date and time that would fit my schedule. I did my first jump and was hardly nervous because the instructors made me so comfortable and explained everything that was going to happen. My instructor’s name was Lonnie. He was funny and made the whole trip a great experience! He took a ton of pictures that I was able to look at as soon as the jump was over. They were somewhat embarrassing, but I don’t think anyone can look too good while jumping out of a plane. I’m glad I have them for the memories! I will definitely be suggesting this dropzone to my friends and I will be back in the future!

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