Skydive Carolina

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Skydive Carolina has been the premier skydiving center of the Carolinas since 1986, operating from Chester Catawba Regional Airport (KDCM) midway between Charlotte and Columbia. With three aircraft, approximately 30,000 jumps logged annually, and a welcoming culture for first-timers and experienced jumpers alike, it is the Southeast's most trusted full-service drop zone.

Operating since 1986, nearly 40 years of continuous operation
~30,000 jumps logged annually at Chester Catawba Regional Airport (KDCM)
Fleet: Cessna 182, Beechcraft King Air, and Cessna Grand Caravan
Tandem jumps from 14,000 ft over the Carolina Piedmont
Full AFF program and experienced coaching staff
Centrally located between Charlotte, NC and Columbia, SC

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Price Range: $$
Best Season: March through November
Jump Altitude: 14,000 ft
Disciplines: Tandem Jump, AFF Training, Coached Jump, Canopy Course, Static Line
Aircraft: Cessna 182, Beechcraft King Air, Cessna 208 Grand Caravan
USPA: USPA-affiliated drop zone
Ratings: Tandem, AFF

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5.0· 2,790 reviews on Google

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Maria Lopez· a month ago
Beautiful experience!! My tandem instructor was Peanut & he was wonderful. It was my first time & he ensured safety was a priority, his instructions on the plane were 100% clear and to the point. Any question I had, he was quick to answer. I felt safe and absolutely enjoyed the experience. If you need a sign to finally book your jump, this is it!
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Alvina· 2 months ago
THIS WAS EPIC! First timer and so worth the nerves leading up to it!!! Chuck, my tandem, was great!! While we were up there he showed my Charlotte skyline and Kings Mountain, we did some spinnies. It was fantastic. I am a little afraid of heights so I wasn't sure how it would go but once we left the plane, it was AMAZING!! I'll be doing it again!! Everyone at Skydive Carolina was kind and friendly, which helped with nerves I think.
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Meagan Bellar· 3 months ago
I took my dad here for his birthday and we had an absolute blast! 10/10 recommend! The entire staff was very nice and welcoming. From start to finish, the whole process was made easy. Peanut and Kathy were our instructors. They made this experience so much fun and made us feel very safe and comfortable! Can’t wait to come back for my next jump!
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Maanya Raju· 3 months ago
I went skydiving with a group of friends this past week. We were all first timers and had the most incredible experience at Skydive Carolina! The complete process - all the way from check-in to training to tandem jumping with instructors who had 15,000 jumps under their belts, gave us a lot of peace of mind to get past the nerves. They were throughly professional and friendly too. We made memories for a lifetime and checked off something from our bucket lists !

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