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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topspeed130

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I am still amazed days later by the awesome experience at Start SkyDiving in Middletown Ohio. Everyone was having fun - the spectaors, the jumpers, the instructors, the videographers - I even got a smile from one of the pilots! Great location! Great price! Great staff! Great facilities! Great day!!

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It was amazing! Everyone was very friendly and helpful! I was nervous and they made me feel comfortable. I will be going again soon!
Alivia May

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My first skydiving experience was absolutely amazing thanks to Start Skydiving. The office staff was friendly, my instructor was thorough, and my videographer made me look good. I plan to train and make my first solo jump at Start Skydiving. - Richer Malboeuf

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I had a blast. My daughter, her best friend and I were so excited, it was everything we expected. Can't wait to go again.

Cheryl Huff

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I would definitely recommend Start Skydiving to everyone! The people here amazing and make you feel so welcomed. I had a great experience with my first skydive here and I will definitely be returning to go again. The facility is very orderly and clean, and you can see them packing the parachutes up which may make you feel safer. If you are looking for somewhere to skydive, THIS IS IT!!!!!!

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I was so thoroughly impressed and surprised by the great attitudes, helpfulness, and organization of StartSkydiving.com in Middletown, OH. My first dive was so thrilling and AWESOME. It was easier and much more enjoyable than I could have ever imagined. The facilities are so nice, and the staff so very helpful. I am so glad that I was given the opportunity to have a video and pictures taken to capture my first time. I definately will be going back for another tandem skydive and possibly to take lessons to go on my own. WOW!

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Start skydiving was a great place to skydive. I had an awesome experience diving with them. Everyone was so friendly, funny and very professional. I never once felt nervous or scared because I can't stop laughing. The crew were always making jokes. My skydiving instructor "Kyle" was exceptionally wonderful. I never thought it was his first time to do a tandem jump as an instructor with me. He did a great job. If he still works there when I decide to jump again, I will absolutely ask for him.

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Skydiving is something I've always wanted to do. So when my wife and sister surprised me with it and actually jumped with me I was unbelievably happy. The instructors were great. They were real down to earth, free spirited guys that made the experience even better. I thought everyone there was very professional and friendly. I will definitely be going back.
Barton "Sean" Clemow

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The entire experience was great from beginning to end. Professional and knowledgeable staff handled my group's jump with ease and kindness. We will definitely be returning to Start Skydiving! - Alvaro Maurice

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One of the best experiences of my life!

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It was my 1st time skydiving, All the crew could tell I was a tad scared. They all were so friendly, they helped put me to ease, they coached me in everything that would happen before the plane took off. I felt so safe and had a blast! I'm for sure going back, because of there care, jokes and wonderful skills!

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This was the first time skydiving for me & my friend and it was such a fun experience!! :) The staff "coached" us on what to expect and helped calm our nerves a little! Overall, it was a great time and I look forward to skydiving again!! :)
~Kristen Hess

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Had a unforgettable experience for my first jump! great location and awesome staff!
Manuel Krebs

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My skydiving experience with the startskydiving was good.

However, when I was trying to do my second jump, people who are answering the phone wasn't that helpful. I had to make several phone calls to find out what's going on.

I think they have some problem with online payment system and log in. I have an account with them, but doesn't let me log into the website when I want to make a payment. And my sister's video-grapher accidentally erased her pictures. Wasn't a pleasant experience. However, jump it self,and instructors were very nice.

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I am thrilled that I had my first skydive at Start Skydiving. I was nervous about my jump, but my instructor (Paul) helped me to stay calm with his relaxed personality. The whole staff was friendly and professional. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone. I can't wait until I go back!

-Laura Giles

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Start Skydiving was simply the BEST! There were seven of us tandem jumping today and each and everyone of us had a super fantastic time. Our guides were most Fab! and most Professional and best of all FUN FUN FUN. Thank you for making our bucket list, our once in a life time, or day just AWESOME!

Lynn Watts and company
(Corbin, Ian, Brandon, Tammy, Mary and Latishia)

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This was a gift from me to my brother for his bday. It's something he's always wanted to do. I on the other hand was nervous. I'm so pleased with my experience and glad I decided to go here and to jump at all. I had an amazing experience and now can't wait to take my other brother. I will definitely be going back.
Richelle Clemow

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By the time you actually get to jump you are so irritated you do not even want to jump anymore. My family went last year and had reservations for 8:30 am on a Saturday. The office was so unorganized and did not honor our reservation, we did not get to jump at all that day, they closed before we got the chance. They were not even going to refund our money until we complained so much they finally gave it back. I went last weekend with Ohio State and 80 other students and once again they were so unorganized AND they were open to the public. They ignored all of the students and allowed all of the people from the public to go first. We waited around all day and they had to stay open later because we had not all gotten to jump. Horrible experience even though the tandem masters are so nice. Maybe if the front office staff had a clue it would be a better experience for everyone.

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Upon deciding to skydive for my first time I researched places to go in my area. I chose Start Skydiving because of it's rating, awesome affordable and low prices, and lower prices for images and videos. Also, it seemed very professional and like a safe place to jump. Start Skydiving exceeded my expectations. They were easy to get to and right in town. Registration was easy and painless, and while waiting we had snack vending machines available, cornhole, and foosball. There was also plenty of seating to allow us a comfortable wait. Everything was very organized; what wowed me were the monitor screens that showed us what plane we were on that included names of other jumpers, as well as listed our instructor's name below our name. The employees and instructors were awesome, friendly people that made my first experience awesome. They were also very professional and serious at the same time which made me feel very safe. The facilities and plane were great and good quality, which built my confidence even more. Words cannot describe my experience; it was so awesome and I would recommend skydiving to anyone, especially at Start Skydiving! I will be coming back and bringing friends for more jumps!!

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The whole staff was awesome, Lonnie Kirk was my Tandem diver and he was awesome. If you have been thinking about taking the leap, do it. This place is first class and will take great care of you. Worth every dime!
John Rodgers

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Did a fantastic job with explaining the entire process to me, a first timer for skydiving. The staff was so nice and helpful and really helped me relax before the jump. Everyone did such a great job and would go again a thousand times!

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I had Lonnie, great guy who knows how to maximize the skydiving experience.

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I really didn't want to jump but sucked it up and decided to go anyway. The start team relieved a lot of my fears. They were great. They made me feel like I'd known them forever and that we were friends. I'm so glad I did it. It was one of the best experiences I've had. We can't wait to go back.
Jillian Clemow

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Great experience for the first timers in our group! Everyone had a great time and made this Memorial Day all the more memorable, especially for the birthday girl in our group! My personal experience with my tandem master, Lonnie Kirk was excellent- very friendly guy and I felt very safe- and although I didn't originally order stills or video of this dive already knowing how "gorgeous" I look in freefall, many of his wrist cam stills were excellent and I did wind up purchasing them afterwards. This DZ also has a first aid room with medic on staff which is quite convenient- not many DZ's have this. This was an excellent experience, well worth driving 2.5 hours from Hocking Hills, Ohio. I hope to return soon and will be recommending them to anyone else interested! ~ Sheri Marker

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A great first experience for me.. no delays or issues filling out the forms, a very professional team throughout. My TI and Videographer (Rick and Brad) - one word - excellent!

Overall, it was a fun and exciting Skydiving Experience for me.. I hope to come back again!

-Sharath Krishnan

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