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Skydiving in New Hampshire

Jump 1 drop zone across New Hampshire. Maps, hours, contact info, photos, and verified operator profiles, all in one place.

White Mountains, lakes region, and 18 miles of Atlantic coastline.

Updated August 12, 2026

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1 drop zone in New Hampshire

Powered Parachute Instruction

Plymouth, NH4.2(5)

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Powered Parachute Instruction is a skydiving drop zone based in Plymouth, NH. Rated 4.2 by 5 reviews.

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About New Hampshire

New Hampshire packs a lot of New England into one jump. Step out over the state and the White Mountains fill the west with hard peaks and deep green valleys, while Lake Winnipesaukee spreads out below like spilled mercury, its islands scattered across the water. Drop zones sit where those views pay off, turning a first tandem or a licensed fun-jumper's weekend load into something worth the drive.

Geography does a lot of the work here. To the east, the Atlantic Seacoast trades mountains for sandy shore and salt-marsh forest, visible on clear days. Inland, the woods run dense and change hard with the calendar, full color in autumn, hushed and snow-dusted in winter. Whether you're on a first tandem or grinding through an AFF course, the scenery is a real part of the deal, not just backdrop.

AFF students get structured training under certified instructors, learning freefall stability and canopy control one supervised jump at a time on the way to a solo license. New Hampshire's weather holds reasonably steady through the prime jumping months, which keeps the training days coming and lets students move at a real pace, solid instruction and a serious view, in the same package.

When to jump in New Hampshire

Peak Jun–Aug

Full season

Quick facts

Drop zones listed: 1
Best season: May through October

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Know before you go in New Hampshire

Confirm current requirements with the agency that sets them before your trip. Rules and fees change every season.

FAA Age Requirement for Tandem
Individuals participating in a tandem skydive must be at least 18 years of age. This is not a federal aviation regulation, FAA Part 105 sets no minimum age, but a USPA Basic Safety Requirement backed by tandem-equipment manufacturers and waiver-contract law. It's a national standard, not specific to New Hampshire, and applies to all skydiving operations within the state.
USPA Membership for Licensed Skydivers
While not strictly a state regulation, licensed skydivers operating in New Hampshire are typically required by drop zones to hold current United States Parachute Association (USPA) membership. This ensures adherence to established safety standards and best practices within the sport.
FAA Medical Certificate for Pilots
Pilots operating aircraft for skydiving purposes in New Hampshire must hold a current FAA medical certificate appropriate for their pilot certificate level. This is a federal requirement ensuring pilot fitness for flight operations.
FAA Parachute Rigging Standards
Reserve parachutes used for skydiving in New Hampshire must be packed and inspected by an FAA-certificated rigger on the federally required cycle (currently every 180 days); a main canopy, by federal rule, may instead be packed by the jumper who will use it. This ensures the airworthiness and safety of all parachute systems.

01What is the best time of year to skydive in New Hampshire?

Late spring through early fall, roughly May to October. Summer brings warm weather and long days, while fall delivers the state's famous autumn foliage under a sky of crisp, clear air.

02Do I need any experience to go skydiving?

No, not for a tandem. You're harnessed to a certified instructor who runs every part of the jump, so you can just take it in with barely any training beforehand.

03How long does the entire skydiving experience take?

The freefall is brief, but the full visit (arrival, check-in, training, the jump, and everything after), runs 2 to 4 hours, sometimes more when weather pushes the schedule back.

04What should I wear for my skydive?

Comfortable athletic clothes for the weather, shorts and a t-shirt in summer, layers when it's cool. Closed-toe shoes, sneakers ideally, are required. Leave the sandals, hook boots, and anything that could snag at home.

05Is skydiving in New Hampshire safe?

It's an adventure sport with real risk, but a heavily regulated one. The FAA oversees the industry, drop zones follow strict protocols, instructors are highly trained, and gear is meticulously maintained, which is why the numbers come out as safe as they do.

06What happens if the weather is bad on my scheduled jump day?

Weather runs the show. High winds, heavy rain, or a low ceiling will get your jump postponed or rescheduled for safety, and the drop zone will let you know as changes come up.

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