Skydiving

Skydiving in Arizona

Arizona is one of the U.S. states where skydiving is practiced year-round thanks to the presence of several specialized drop zones spread across the state.

Depending on the chosen site, skydiving allows you to experience freefall from different perspectives, whether for a first tandem experience or for progressive training through an AFF program.

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Eloy, a central location for skydiving in Arizona

Skydiving in Eloy is one of the most well-known options in Arizona, as the site brings together infrastructure dedicated to recreational skydiving and training. Tandem skydives allow participants to discover freefall above the desert areas surrounding Picacho Peak, visible depending on the exit heading chosen by the airplane. The site also offers AFF training, with jumps made from an altitude that provides enough freefall time to work on stability and the first autonomous actions. In Eloy, an indoor skydiving wind tunnel is located directly on site, allowing flyers to practice body position before or after a real skydive. This combination makes Eloy a complete location for discovering or further developing skydiving skills.


Discovering freefall in the Buckeye area

Skydiving in Buckeye is offered at a site used for tandem skydives and AFF-style training, with flights operated from an airfield located on the outskirts of Phoenix. The airplane climb allows views of the areas around Goodyear and the desert expanses of western Arizona, offering a clear contrast between populated zones and open desert. Freefall takes place in a wide-open airspace before parachute deployment. The AFF programs offered at this site are intended for people who want to learn how to skydive autonomously in a structured environment and become licensed skydivers.


Skydiving in southern Arizona around Tucson

Skydiving in Tucson is offered with exits performed above the plains located north of the city. During the climb, passengers can see the terrain around the Santa Catalina Mountains when the airplane turns east, while freefall takes place in an area offering clear visibility of the ground. The canopy descent then allows views of the routes connecting Tucson to surrounding areas. This site does not have an indoor wind tunnel, making it a location dedicated exclusively to real skydiving, often chosen for the quality of its weather conditions.


A skydiving experience above the Colorado River near Lake Havasu

Skydiving in Lake Havasu City is offered mainly for tandem skydives, with exits performed near the Colorado River. Depending on the flight path, passengers may see the London Bridge and the riverside areas before freefall. The canopy descent provides a direct view of Lake Havasu and the surrounding desert areas, creating a setting very different from other sites in the state. This location is primarily oriented toward tandem skydiving experiences.


Tandem skydives and training offered in the Marana area

Skydiving in Marana is offered for tandem skydives and some training programs, with flights operated from an airfield located away from the city. The climb allows observation of the desert areas between Marana and Red Rock, offering open views before exit altitude is reached. Freefall takes place in a wide-open space, followed by a parachute descent that makes it possible to identify the boundaries of the desert zones. This site is aimed at people who want to discover skydiving in a natural and preserved environment.



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