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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ptvolk

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Made me feel completely comfortable on my first jump, and I have been back every weekend since. Extremely knowledgeable staff who have encouraged repeat jumps and to pursue the licensing process. Highly recommend this place to anyone considering skydiving in the Cincinnati area.

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Took my first tandem jump for my 18th birthday. Mind-blowing experience. No real words to describe it - JUST DO IT.

Staff at StartSkydiving.com were great and I would definitely recommend the video and still shoot, certainly for the first time jumper.

RJ Houston

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Staff was very professional and my first skydiving experience was great.Will definitely return again next year.

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I have jumped 2 times (tandem) and had great experiences both times. Treeman Dave and Dan Caasan were awesome. They were both very professional and made me feel very comfortable. I have recommended this to several people and currently setting up a group jump for next year.

I had one bad experience last year. I called at 7am to try and get myself and a friend in to jump. I was told to come on down (1.5 hr. drive) and they would get us in. I was there until 8pm and did not get to jump. I understand that is how it goes now but was not told we may not be able to jump. They should explain to their customers the chance you take if you do not have a reservation. Be sure to get a reservation prior to going or you may be in for a long day with no jump.

This is an awesome facility and people, just get a reservation and you will be fine.

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This experience has changed my life forever. Dan P was wonderful and I will remember him forever:)

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These guys are the best. I'm going to do this every birthday from now on. They put me at ease and exceeded all my expectations.
I highly recommend them for an experience of your life.

Jim Hoffman

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Everything from the first moment you walk into the lobby is a great experience. Everyone was so calm and welcoming I wasn't even nervous that I was about to jump out a plane at 10,000FT. I would and have recommended this to all my friends and family.

Special thanks to Lonnie Kirk who brought me safely to the ground.

Thanks.

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The location of this site is perfect for skydiving. It is a beautiful view and great landing spot. The crew was fantastic. They made the experience fun and thrilling. The hanger was a great place to hang out and wait before your ultimate jump. It was safe and I was able to enjoy the ultimate experience.

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I was surprised with this trip on my birthday. Everything the instructor told me to do was like listening to Charlie Brown's mom. I dont know where I transported to but luckily, the instructor is used to this type of behavior. We went in October. The scerenery was absolutely perfect! And Lonnie, my instructor was amazing! I was ready to go again as soon as we landed! I purchased the rockstar package, I recommend this. I have so many funny pictures of my face flying off! Best thing Ive ever done!!!

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OMG! I loved it! My husband and I did this together - no celebration, no bucket list - JUST LIVING OUR LIFE! Yes and let me tell you, it was AMAZING! Our instructors (Jonathan & Mannie) were superb! We are definitely going again, can't wait for warmer weather! ;-)

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I gave my wife a skydiving package for Christmas. Then, I decided I couldn't let her do this without me. I was hesitant but the staff was great and I truly had a fantastic time. As soon as we hit the ground my wife said, "let's do that again!". See you in the spring.

Kevin O'Connell

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Going skydiving was #1 on my bucket list. My husband gave this to me as a gift. The entire experience was fantastic. The facility and staff were amazing and I can't wait to go back in the spring and do it again (this time, with my eyes OPEN when we exit the plane!). Thanks for such a great time!
Jill O'Connell

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We had to wait a very long time due to a flight delay (6-7 hours), but once we got in the sky, the jump was amazing! Staff was fun and friendly, and made the experience awesome. Would jump again.

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We had to wait so long (6-7 hours), but once we finally got in the air it was worth it. we went tandem and all of the flight instructors were so fun and eased our nerves. So much fun! Would do it again anytime :)

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This was by far and away the best experience of my entire life.

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Had my first tandem skydive at Start and had the best experience ever! They helped talk a girl afraid of heights through her fear and now I am going back to jump again this week!

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This was my second tandem freefall, the first with a different "group" in Indiana. In hindsight there were a million signs to run away... THIS, however, was a TOTALLY different experience! The staff welcomed us in, thoroughly explained the process and set about getting everything in order. Right away we were paired with our coaches and got excellent instruction and safety training. Maybe the only con should be that the preparations go so smoothly and quickly that you don't have time to appreciate what you're about to do! The aircraft was an immaculate Caravan with a large roll-up door. Once at altitude there was no hesitation, we lined up and piled out. What a ride! From ground to air and back again it was a smooth, safe and exhilarating ride! It has to be experienced to be fully appreciated.

Enthusiastic Thumbs-Up for the Start team!

Dan Reese

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I had a fantastic time! Best experience of my life!! Thanks to all who made it possible. I won't go anywhere else!

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This was my first jump and I would have to say it was the best experience in the world. My instructor was great and help keep me calm because I am afraid of heights. It was very Euphoric and calming. I am sooo ready to go back and do it again. At some point I will be ready to do solo jumps. My instructor was right that I would get addicted to this. See you all next spring. Thank you so much for everything.

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This experience was absolutely the most exhilerating and scariest thing I have ever done. This was a "bucket list" gift given to me from my friends and I will be forever indebted to them. If anybody you know has ever mentioned wanting to skydive, please get them a gift certificate to make sure they don't miss out on something they will never forget. I am now anxious to get back there and do it again.

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Had a blast. All of the instructors were well prepared and very professional. We were told what to expect and everything went as expected. Was fun and plan to come back to begin AFF training!!!
Thanks Start Skydiving!!

John Turner

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I seriously CANNOT wait to go back for my next jump. My instructors were amazing!!! And everyone, staff or otherwise, was so incredibly friendly.

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These folks were amazing! Enough information without being overwhelming and super fun to be with. Truly the most fun I had all summer - thanks for an incredible ride!!

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Great operation, great jump staff, ready to jump again!

Dave Peveler

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Everyone was very good all the steps were great in assuring me that everything was going good

Jim Kimbro

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