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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It was more then expected. Everyone was friendly and good at helping you relax and calm your nerves... Clint was awesome and Lonnie captured some cool shots of it all.. Cant wait to come back

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I went skydiving for the first time with my Mom and sister. I went tandem with Dan and Mel was our camera lady. It was a blast! Dan and Mel were the best! Although I surprisingly wasn't too scared, I knew Dan knew what to say to keep me calm. Mel got some great shots!

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Our first skydiving was absolutely awesome! Kyle was very professional, lot's of fun and made the whole experience for me and my family truly a memorable experience! Start Skydiving was a great place to go skydiving. We have already made reservations for our second jump. Thanks again Kyle! Hellooo! By the way Kyle, the crab legs were awesome!

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You can have an amazing facility and amazing equipment and still provide bad experiences because in any customer service venue your people are the greatest resource. Start Skydiving HAS this all covered! The facilities are clean, organized, and comfortable. The landing area is a nice grassy area in the middle of the airfield. The people who I interacted with throughout my experience were kind, knowledgeable, friendly, and seemed to honestly want to make sure we had a successful and fun jump. Once we were in the loading area getting suited up, Kyle helped us get our equipment started and then my Tandem Instructor David came by and finished up getting me together. David, as well as Kyle before him, were friendly, fun, and professional throughout. They honestly made this experience what it was for me. David and I were seated beside Kyle and his student on the plane ride and all of us interacting helped with the ride up. David was awesome on the jump and made sure I had a great time on the way down. It was an amazing first experience and will definitely not be my last. Thanks Start Skydiving, Kyle, and David for making one of the best first impressions of skydiving on me. You just added another "lifer" to mix! God Bless!

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Was very nervous prior to jumping (for weeks!) but all the team members at Start Skydiving were really friendly, and my instructor John put me at ease and answered all my questions in detail, and with patience!!

Once I got in the plane and relaxed, I loved it and would totally recommend doing it, and using Start Skydiving to do so!

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Startskydiving is the most professional skydiving facility I've been to. They have a very friendly staff and if you get a chance to request someone for a tandem I would highly recommend Lonnie Kirk. He makes it a comfortable and fun experience!

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Lonnie Kirk was my instructor on Tuesday, August 13th. He was professional, courteous, conscientious, and provided careful instructions. I felt completely at ease and confident in his ability to land safely. Thanks for a great experience Lonnie!!

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Start Skydiving was the best first skydiving experience I could have had. From the moment I booked it online, every staff member was incredibly attentive, informative and made sure the entire process was as safe and fun as possible. I was thrilled with my instructor, John Garrido, and he made sure I knew exactly what to do and what to expect throughout the jump. At no point in time did I ever feel in danger or uninformed. I had many friends recommend Start Skydiving to me, and I'll recommend it to every one of mine. I was completely impressed by the entire experience and will certainly be back for another jump!

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I recently completed my third jump at Start Skydiving, and I can attest to the consistency of the quality of the experience they provide. My last jump was with Dan P. (you'll recognize him by the mustache). Dan answered all of my questions, made myself and everyone else in the plane feel incredibly comfortable, and even coached me through pulling the rip cord myself. I honestly can't say enough about how incredible each of my experiences have been at Start Skydiving, and I'm proud to say that I've decided to get my license. Bottom line: This is the best place in Ohio to jump into the sky!

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Exciting place to be from the start. Front of house staff was incredibly helpful and professional. The instructors are incredibly knowledgable, helpful, and professional. They seem to really enjoy what they do, and the vibe they have is extremely infectious. The two instructors I jumped with were Clint and Mel, I highly recommend the two of them. They made this experience incredible for me and I will never forget the opportunity they made available for me. Thanks guys! I highly, highly recommend checking this place out. You won't regret it.

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I was so nervous to jump but when I got to Start Skydiving, I felt at ease with the welcoming staff and positive atmosphere. The whole set up was so much fun with people everywhere. You could buy lunch, play cornhole, watch other jumpers land, and hang with family and friends on a patio. Brian, my tandem person, was so nice! He made me feel very comfortable and was not worried. I had a great time with him! I highly recommend this place!

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David Helton was my tandem instructor and he was nice, professional, and made me feel comfortable. He made the experience entertaining and made it a lot of fun. Everyone at start skydiving in Middletown was nice. I had the time of my life. Everyone must skydive with Start Skydiving!!

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This was my first time jumping. It will definitely not be my last. John Garrido was my instructor and made me feel as safe and secure as you possibly can jumping out of a plane. Even though we didn't have a lot of instruction time he helped me feel comfortable when the time came to jump. Thanks to him I will definitely make the trip back down and jump again and again! Thanks so much for a wonderful experience! One heck of a way to spend a beautiful Saturday!

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We immediately felt at ease. The staff did a great job of answering questions and putting us at ease for our first jump. Our tandem partners were awesome. They did a great job of explaining everything and made sure we had a great time!

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My husband and I, along with two other friends came to Start Skydiving and we had an amazing time! All the employees were so nice and made us feel comfortable and excited to jump! I want to give a big thank you to Lonnie Kirk for an awesome skydiving experience and the adorable Melanie for a cool video and pictures to show everyone! It's definitely something I will never forget!!!

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This skydiving experience was for my son's 18th birthday. He waited 7 months before he could use this package and it was SO worth the wait! As a parent, I was fully informed on what was going on and what to expect. I highly recommend this place! Hunter did a tandem jump with Lonnie Kirk and Lonnie was fantastic! He made the experience very enjoyable and fun for my son. Thanks Lonnie!! You're awesome! Also, if its your first time jumping, I would highly suggest that you purchase a photo and/or video package. It's quite an experience and you'll want something to remember it by.

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I was very satisfied with the entire experience. My instructor, Brian, was very professional, thorough, and personable. His coaching helped me walk seemlessly through the process without any surprises. I felt very at ease and confident the entire time.

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I'm so happy I experienced my first time skydiving at Start Skydiving; the staff is very helpful and reassuring, not to mention a blast! Absolutely beautiful scenery, great people, and an awesome experience!

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My experience at start skydiving was incredible! I had no idea what to expect, but it exceeded my expectations in every manner. The staff is great and the tandem instructors and videographers were a blast! I couldn't have asked for a better tandem instructor than Matt! Thank you! I enjoyed it so much, I bought a voucher to go again. I'm afraid I may be hooked. What a great time. I highly recommend.

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First time skydiving and Start Skydiving made it a memorial, fun, and thrilling experience. I am already planning my next jump and look forward to going back soon!
-Veronica Schmelzer

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I went to StartSkydiving for my friends graduation present. It was hands down, the most wonderful, terrifying, riveting, spectacular, and completely awesome experiences of my entire life. The staff were very friendly, kind, thoughtful, and simply awesome. I jumped with Larry, whom I very much so recommend to anyone. Larry was a very laid back person, yet had more energy than anyone I have ever met. He simply loved falling from a plane at 120 MPH. If ever given the chance to skydive, do it. It will simply change your entire life, and your entire viewpoint on humanity. Falling from the plane was one of the most humbling, yet uplifting things you could ever do. You feel unconquerable, yet completely mortal. It is a beautiful mixture between fear and joy, life and death. After jumping "You will know why the birds sing". Carpe Diem.- John

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I'm visiting out of town from Colorado and just completed my 12th skydive today, (4th Tandem). The process was quick, the prices fair, and the staff was friendly and helpful. There's a lot of space available while you wait to jump (indoor and outdoor) with tables, a food vendor, and vending machines.

My jump partner quickly identified and respected my experience and was one of the nicest guys I've jumped with. You'll find no shortage of skill here if you're looking to go tandem. I only wish I was visiting longer so I could utilize this dz again.

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This was the coolest thing I've ever done! The people there were so much fun and I can't wait to go back! They make you feel so comfortable an safe while you're there too. I would recommend this place to anyone!

-Lydia Thomas

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I had the time of my life! The tandem instructors were amazing and highly experienced, some of them clocking over seven thousand dives! Even the videographers were awesome! This is a must-do for everyone! This was my 50th birthday present to myself and I had the best 50th birthday EVER!

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I had the time of my life jumping with Lonnie Kirk. Not only Lonnie, but all of the Start Skydiving staff were very friendly and professional. They made me feel very comfortable with my first jump, and I will be back soon to skydive again!

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