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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Dan P. made the experience a great one and definitely made it such a great experience that I can't wait to go again. Plus he has an awesome mustache.

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My instructor was Larry Lemaster and he made this experience perfect! He was fun and easy going which made me a lot more comfortable and allowed me to really enjoy myself. I got the rockstar package and my videos and pictures turned out perfect! I can't believe how great they turned out! It was worth the money!

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Hello everyone my name is Roger Croson .I had the honor of taking my tandem jump with instructor Larry Compton on 6/3/2016 in middletown ,Ohio at startskydiving.com. The reason for my jump was to try and finally leave the things in my past that I couldn't let go of at 13,500 ft in the sky.After years of different medications for anxiety and ptsd and battling my emotions almost daily .I finally left all of this in the sky.I want to thank Larry Compton and all the staff at startskydiving.com for the life changing experience .My instructor Larry Compton helped me achieve a peace of mind that no medication on this planet could ever give me.The jump was so much more than a rush for me .The jump put everything into perspective for me as if a switch was flipped inside my mind,body and soul.If anyone that reads this is doing battle with your mind or emotions take your leap I promise you you will feel new again.You may even fire your pysochologist!!Skydiving is the world's best therapy that I have found and I am going to continue to go skydiving every chance I can get.To let go at that extreme of a level will give you peace that you may not have thought existed.Thank you Larry for going on my journey with me and helping me conquer even myself.The staff and instructors were beyond professional and the equipment and pilots are top notch.I 1,000% plan on obtaining my certification at this facility and I look forward to seeing you again Larry Compton.Thank you again for the experience of a lifetime!!!Larry you are a rockstar my friend!!!I will be seeing you very soon.

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Start Skydiving was awesome to work with for our gender reveal party. The original plan was for my mother in law to skydive and her parachute color would reveal the gender of our baby. It was too windy for a tandem jump on the day we went so we didn't think we would get to see her jump or find out the gender which would have been very disappointing. The team at Start Skydiving knew that we had our entire family there waiting for the reveal and came up with a plan to have an employee jump instead so we could still find out the gender. It was an amazing experience! I was so impressed with their willingness to help us and the professionalism of the staff. They went out of their way to make this experience one that we will never forget. And I know we will have the same experience when my mother in law is able to do her jump. I could not say enough good things! Thanks John, Kyle and the rest of the Start Skydiving Team!

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Lonnie Kirk was my instructor and he was funny and did a great job at keeping it safe and fun! Overall, this was a great experience and I am ready to go back and jump again already! I would highly recommend start skydiving to anyone interested in having a great, safe time!

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Dan P. Was my back tandem and was awesome with instructions and just comfort. Loved it and for a first time it felt like I'd done it over 100 times! Worth the money and an awesome experience!

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I went skydiving for my graduation present from my dad and I had tandem jumper was Larry Lemaster. He was so cool, with a great sense of humor and he give me probably the best experience out of everyone on the plane with me (not trying to be biased). Can't wait to go again!

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I did a tandem dive with Kyle and it was one of the best experiences. If you have never been Skydiving before, Start Skydiving is the place to go. Any questions I had were answered and I felt safe the whole time.

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We flew into the airport on Saturday to skydive for the first time. I wasn't as nervous as I thought I would be after interacting with everyone. The ladies at the front desk very sweet. Larry was my instructor and was awesome, not only did he make me feel comfortable but assured me everyone I brought was in good hands. I have a lot here in TN wanted to come back as a group this Summer and I'm going to try to organize a trip for us. Hope Larry will be there when we come back, would love to jump with him again.

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Lonnie Kirk helped make my first experience with skydiving amazing! I felt comfortable and safe with him strapped to my back. I will definitely be back!

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Went to StartSkydiving this past weekend. It was the most incredible experience Ive ever had!... Me and my Fiancé came with a military group for Armed forces day. Hereos at Home. Every single person was the most professional, kind and understanding person we could have met. We had amputees, and people who have never jumped before... everything was soo easy, and easy to understand. We were made to feel soo welcome and appreciated!.. .cant say enough for the entire team! THANK YOU

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Everything ran super smoothly from start to finish.
Lonnie Kirk was awesome! I couldn't have asked for a better partner. I felt safe and comfortable with him. Great sense of humor, too!

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I felt safe and in very good hands with Lonnie Kirk. His excited and happy nature dispelled any nerves I might of had in the begining of this experience. It was exceedingly apparent that everyone was truly knowledgeable and well versed in their individual and collective tasks. I had an extraordinary day and will be coming back for a return dive. Thank you for the experience and safty!

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It was my 30th birthday, I was alone because no one with go with me. It was my bucket list, I'm not going to not do something if no one else will with me. I was nervous, had anxiety, my mind was spinning & quite. Everyone was very professional, energetic & showed passion for what they are doing. I'm going to skydive again with StartSkydiving!

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Everyone was awesome and made me feel safe. They made me laugh and was not nervous at all... I will defiantly be back and recommend them to Famaly and Freinds

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Lonnie and Kyle were awesome instructors! Would definitely reccomend diving here!

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For my first jump, it was the most exhilarating, awesome, and incredible experience I've ever done. Lonnie Kirk made it the most enjoyable experience. This being a bucket list item, I can say with all honesty that Lonnie Kirk and the rest of the staff made it an experience I will never forget. Definitely a life changing experience, and I will most certainly do this again. I can't thank Josh Wolaver, Lonnie Kirk, and all the rest for maki,g this come true.

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Kyle and John were top-notch instructors who kept my first skydive both safe and fun. They definitely made things smooth in a high-nerves environment. Great facilities. Would definitely return.

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This was my first time even getting on a plane and it was also my first time jumping from one. This was by far one of the best experiences of my life. I would highly recommend this for anyone thrill seekers. The workers are nice and comfort you. I didn't ever feel any real danger. I knew I was in good hands.

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Lonnie Kirk made this a great experience. I had jumped before at another location and this was much better.

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Lonnie Kirk, ladies and gentlemen. This was my second jump, and Lonnie made it more fun and memorable than my first one...he's AWESOME!!! Will definitely be requesting him in the future! Tony was our videographer and camera man, and I couldn't be happier with the way it all turned out! My cousin and I have don't this twice in the past month, and we'll definitely be back. The staff is fantastic and the experience is priceless.

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It was my first time and my wife's second. I requested Lonnie because he was my wife's instructor her first time and he is phenomenal, he makes the whole experience better than you could ever imagine. Everyone there is so kind and willing to answer any questions, you don't feel like you are bothering them. The professionalism is outstanding. Thank you Lonnie for an awesome experience! We will definitely make the 3 hour drive again to jump.

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Lonnie was the instructor who jumped with me and he was awesome!! I wasn't nervous at all because he gave me very clear instructions and was very calm about it. I can't wait to go again!

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This was the second jump for my husband and I. We took our nephews for their 18 and 21 birthdays. They LOVED it, as we did. I think everyone should try this at least once.

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I would definitely recommend start skydiving if you're looking for someplace that Will not only make sure that you have fun but will also make sure that you feel safe and educated before you drop 13,000 feet :) lonnie was my instructor and he made me feel not only super comfortable before We jumped, but made sure that I was also having a good time he told me to focus on my breathing three times before we jumped and I think honestly that's what made me be able to take in the whole entire experience that much more we did the rockstar package so I was able to have pictures and video of my whole experience and I've already watched it six times since coming home last night thank you Lonnie for making my 28th birthday so awesome!!! We will totally be back as soon as spring comes!!!

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