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Skydiving in New York

Jump 9 drop zones across New York. Maps, hours, contact info, photos, and verified operator profiles, all in one place.

Adirondacks, Catskills, the Finger Lakes, and the Long Island shore.

Updated October 18, 2026

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Skydiving in New York by Google rating

Ranked by Google rating, then by number of reviews, across all 9 drop zones listed in New York. A blank cell means we do not have that detail yet.

Drop zone	City	Jumps	Rating
Long Island Skydiving Center	Shirley	Tandem Jump, AFF Training, Coached Jump	5.03,061 Google reviews
Western New York Skydiving	Albion		5.0821 Google reviews
Skydive Central New York	Weedsport		5.0591 Google reviews
Skydive Saratoga	Gansevoort		5.0487 Google reviews
Skydive Seneca Lake	Ovid		5.0172 Google reviews
Just Jump	Norwich		5.060 Google reviews
Skydive The Ranch	Gardiner	Tandem Jump, AFF Training, Coached Jump	4.91,513 Google reviews
Skydive the Falls	Youngstown		4.9498 Google reviews

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9 drop zones in New York

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Just Jump

Norwich, NY5.0(60)

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Just Jump is a skydiving drop zone based in Norwich, NY. Rated 5.0 by 60 reviews.

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Long Island Skydiving Center

Shirley, NY5.0(3,061)

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Long Island Skydiving Center is a drop zone in Shirley, New York, offering tandem jumps and training over the Long Island coastline within easy reach of the…

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Rochester Skydivers

Youngstown, NY4.8(40)

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Rochester Skydivers is a skydiving drop zone based in Youngstown, NY. Rated 4.8 by 40 reviews.

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Skydive Central New York

Weedsport, NY5.0(591)

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Skydive Central New York is a skydiving drop zone based in Weedsport, NY. They offer tandem skydiving and AFF (Accelerated Freefall) solo skydiving. No prior experience is necessary for jumps.

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Skydive Saratoga

Gansevoort, NY5.0(487)

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Skydive Saratoga is a skydiving drop zone based in Gansevoort, NY. Rated 5.0 by 487 reviews.

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Skydive Seneca Lake

Ovid, NY5.0(172)

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Skydive Seneca Lake is a skydiving drop zone based in Ovid, NY. Rated 5.0 by 172 reviews.

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Skydive the Falls

Youngstown, NY4.9(498)

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Skydive the Falls is a skydiving drop zone based in Youngstown, NY. They offer tandem skydives from 14,000 feet, with views of Niagara Falls on every flight. The drop zone also provides a skydiving…

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Skydive The Ranch

Gardiner, NY4.9(1,513)

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Skydive The Ranch is a long-established Hudson Valley drop zone in Gardiner, New York, known for its turbine aircraft, big sport-jumper scene, and AFF and ta…

Tandem JumpAFF Training

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Western New York Skydiving

Albion, NY5.0(821)

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Western New York Skydiving is a skydiving drop zone based in Albion, NY. They offer tandem skydiving, an Accelerated Free Fall (AFF) program, and a First Jump Course with a Parachute Packing Class…

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About New York

New York gives you a lot of country to fall through. Drop zones sit where the views earn their keep: the vineyard rows and glacial lakes of the Finger Lakes, the peaks of the Adirondacks, the broad sweep of the Hudson River Valley. On a tandem you clear the plane with barely any training and the landscape does the rest, opening up under you with the occasional far-off glint of the Atlantic or the Great Lakes.

Students on the Accelerated Freefall (AFF) track get full training programs run to strict safety standards, with experienced instructors teaching what it takes to jump solo. You work through the USPA curriculum jump by jump, building freefall skills and canopy control while flying over some of the more varied airspace in the Northeast.

Licensed fun-jumpers find real communities at New York's drop zones, with events on the calendar and a mix of aircraft to load. The state's spread means you can pick your atmosphere, a busy center near the metro one weekend, a laid-back rural strip the next. Each field opens its own doors: formation work, canopy piloting, or just the long ride down over that much open ground.

When to jump in New York

Peak Jun–Aug

Full season

Quick facts

Drop zones listed: 9
Best season: May through October

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Know before you go in New York

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

Age Requirement for Skydiving
All individuals participating in skydiving activities, whether tandem or solo, must be at least 18 years of age. This is a standard requirement adopted by United States Parachute Association (USPA) affiliated drop zones across the country, including New York.
FAA Medical Certificate (Licensed Jumpers)
The FAA does not require skydivers to hold a medical certificate: that is a USPA Basic Safety Requirement, not a Part 105 rule, and it applies to all jumpers. It is satisfied by any one of a current FAA third-class medical, a physician's certificate of physical fitness for skydiving, or agreement to the USPA medical statement (the health form tandem and AFF students sign), a Class 3 medical is not mandatory.
FAA Medical Certification
USPA Membership (Licensed Jumpers & AFF Students)
Licensed skydivers must maintain current membership with the United States Parachute Association (USPA). While not strictly mandated for tandem students, USPA membership is highly recommended for AFF students and often required by drop zones for progression.
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01Do I need a license to skydive for the first time in New York?

No. Your first jump is a tandem, harnessed to a certified instructor who handles the technical work while you take in the experience, barely any training required beforehand.

02What are the typical age and weight restrictions for skydiving in New York?

You have to be at least 18. Most drop zones cap weight somewhere between 220 and 250 pounds, sometimes with a height-to-weight factor, so confirm the exact limits with your DZ before booking.

03What happens if there's bad weather on my scheduled jump day?

Weather runs the day and safety comes first. High winds, heavy cloud, or rain will get your jump pushed to another slot, and the drop zone will reach out to reschedule you.

04How long does a typical tandem skydiving experience last from arrival to departure?

The freefall and canopy ride are short, but the whole visit (check-in, ground training, the wait, the climb, the jump, the landing), runs several hours. Plan for a half-day, more on a busy weekend.

05What should I wear for my skydive?

Comfortable athletic clothes for the weather: a t-shirt, shorts, or light pants. Sneakers are ideal. Skip open-toed shoes, hook-laced boots, and anything that could work loose in freefall.

06Can I get photos or videos of my skydive in New York?

Most drop zones sell photo and video packages as an add-on, shot by a dedicated videographer or a hand-camera instructor from ground training through landing. Ask about the options when you book.

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