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Skydiving in South Carolina

Jump 4 drop zones across South Carolina. Maps, hours, contact info, photos, and verified operator profiles, all in one place.

Lowcountry marsh, the Blue Ridge escarpment, and Atlantic barrier islands.

Updated September 17, 2026

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Drop zone	City	Jumps	Rating
Skydive Carolina	Chester	Tandem Jump, AFF Training, Coached Jump +2	5.02,753 Google reviews
Skydiverentals.com	Lake Wylie		5.013 Google reviews
iSkydive Charleston SC	Moncks Corner		4.9311 Google reviews
Flying Tigers Sport Parachute Center	Anderson		4.440 Google reviews

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4 drop zones in South Carolina

Flying Tigers Sport Parachute Center

Anderson, SC4.4(40)

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Flying Tigers Sport Parachute Center is a skydiving drop zone based in Anderson, SC. Rated 4.4 by 40 reviews.

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iSkydive Charleston SC

Moncks Corner, SC4.9(311)

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iSkydive Charleston SC is a skydiving drop zone based in Moncks Corner, SC. Rated 4.9 by 311 reviews.

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Skydive Carolina

Skydive Carolina!5.0(2,753)

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Skydive Carolina, the Carolinas' premier drop zone since 1986 at Chester Catawba Regional Airport. ~30,000 annual jumps; tandem, AFF, and sport skydiving near Charlotte.

Tandem JumpAFF Training

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Skydiverentals.com

Lake Wylie, SC5.0(13)

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Skydiverentals.com is a skydiving drop zone based in Lake Wylie, SC. Rated 5.0 by 13 reviews.

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About South Carolina

South Carolina spreads its jumping across the map. Near Myrtle Beach and Charleston you get the coast under canopy; inland, the Piedmont and Sandhills swap that for rolling forest and farm country. Drop zones sit where the scenery pays off, and they serve both first-time tandem students and jumpers with a logbook full of exits. The state's mild climate stretches the season across most of the year, with the usual caveats for summer heat and a winter chill.

Tandem is where most people begin, a guided jump with a certified instructor doing the flying. Drop zones across the state run these with full pre-jump training and professional gear, and the whole thing is built around safety and the plain thrill of freefall and canopy flight. Video and photo packages are usually on offer if you want to keep the day.

For anyone aiming at a license, select South Carolina drop zones run Accelerated Freefall (AFF) programs. These are structured training jumps with instructors, teaching freefall maneuvers, canopy control, and how to put yourself down safely. Students move up through the levels, building toward solo jumps and eventually a USPA A-license, the ticket into a worldwide community of licensed skydivers.

When to jump in South Carolina

Best Sep–May

Full season

Quick facts

Drop zones listed: 4
Best season: October through May

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Know before you go in South Carolina

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

Minimum Age for Skydiving
Individuals must be at least 18 years old to skydive in South Carolina, whether for tandem jumps, AFF training, or as licensed jumpers. This is a USPA Basic Safety Requirement enforced by drop zones industry-wide, not a federal or state law.
Medical Fitness
While no specific state-issued medical certificate is required for recreational skydiving (tandem or AFF student), participants should be in good general health and free from conditions that could pose a risk during the jump. Drop zones typically require a signed waiver acknowledging fitness to jump.
USPA License for Solo Jumps
Licensed skydivers must possess a current United States Parachute Association (USPA) license (A, B, C, or D) to jump unsupervised at any USPA-affiliated drop zone in South Carolina. This license signifies demonstrated competency and adherence to safety standards.
Equipment Standards
All skydiving equipment used in South Carolina must meet FAA technical standard orders (TSOs) and be maintained and packed by FAA-certified riggers. Drop zones enforce these standards for both student and licensed jumper gear to ensure safety.

01What is the minimum age to skydive in South Carolina?

You have to be at least 18 to skydive in South Carolina, in line with USPA safety requirements (federal law sets no skydiving age). Parental consent doesn't get you around it.

02Are there weight limits for skydiving?

Most South Carolina drop zones cap weight somewhere between 220 and 240 pounds, often with a height-to-weight consideration too. Check with your specific drop zone for its exact restrictions and any surcharge.

03What should I wear for my skydive?

Comfortable athletic clothing suited to the weather, with layers if it's cool. Closed-toe shoes, laced up tight, are required, no sandals, no hook-equipped boots, nothing that could snag.

04How long does the entire skydiving experience take?

Arrival to departure, a tandem usually runs 2 to 4 hours, though drop zone traffic, weather, and how many people are jumping can move that. AFF progression jumps take longer, given the fuller briefings.

05Can I get photos or video of my skydive?

Most South Carolina drop zones offer professional photo and video packages of your tandem. They cost extra and are best arranged when you book so everything's ready on the day.

06Do I need any special medical clearance?

For a tandem, formal medical clearance generally isn't required, but you should be in reasonably good health. If you have any medical conditions, talk to your doctor and let the drop zone know before you jump.

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