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Tandem Skydiving

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Rated #1 in the Carolinas

Discover Why Thousands Trust Skydive Carolina

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Established in 1986, Skydive Carolina has been the trusted source for skydiving in North and South Carolina for nearly 40 years! Our top priorities are safety and service – and our 2,500+ five-star reviews are proof positive that our commitment to both is unwavering. Come see why we’re the #1 choice for skydiving Charlotte, NC!

Our facility includes: Gear store, Blue Sky Café, Shaded Spectator Area, Showers/Facilities, and more! Come check us out!

30K+

Annual Jumps

39+

Years in Business

2500+

5-Star Reviews

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Tandem Skydiving

Experience the unforgettable exhilaration of human flight! Make your first jump securely attached to a USPA-certified tandem instructor.

Starts At $219

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Skydiving Video

Watch yourself accomplish something few have even dreamed of doing – freefall at 120 mph, soar under canopy, and land like a champ!

Starts At $109

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Group Packages

Know what’s even better than jumping out of an airplane? Jumping with your friends! The more in your crew, the bigger the price break.

Discounted $10-20 off

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Learn to Skydive

Some of the best skydivers in the world train at Skydive Carolina – and you can too! First step to becoming a licensed skydiver: the Accelerated Freefall FJC.

Starts At $349

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Fun Jumpers

Get a quick lift to altitude in our super speedy Cessna Supervans! Daily gear rental is just $85. All disciplines welcome!

Lift Tickets $32

Centrally Located Between Charlotte, NC & Columbia, SC

All roads lead to Skydive Carolina! Spend the day or spend the weekend here – there are plenty of nearby places to stay and lots adventure-based and family-friendly things to do in our area!

Located in Chester, SC, we’re a short, scenic drive from I-77, making our dropzone super convenient for skydiving in Charlotte, Greensboro, Raleigh and Asheville in North Carolina, and Columbia, Greenville, Spartanburg, and Charleston in South Carolina.

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Safety-Focused, Values Driven

Skydive Carolina is not your average dropzone. We were among the first in our industry to focus on the end-to-end customer experience and to intentionally lead with our core values. Our facility is top-notch, our team, equipment and aircraft are all best in class, and our standards of excellence are internationally respected.

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Safety

Operating with a safety-first culture.

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Quality

Tireless pursuit of excellence.

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Service

Superior service, all day, every day.

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Professionalism

We sweat the details.

Discover Our History

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I began full-time training at Skydive Carolina on my path to becoming a World Champion. With top-notch staff, excellent facilities, and a focus on safety and professionalism, it’s the ideal training base and a dropzone I trust and love returning to.

Andrew Happick
FS 8-Way World Champion

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