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Skydiving has piqued your interest? Rest assured you’ll be in great hands with Skydive Chicago as we contract only the finest Tandem instructors in the industry.
With thousands of skydives each, our instructors are held to the highest standard above and beyond the requirements of our governing body, the United States Parachute Association, USPA. Home to the A License in a week program, we help anyone wishing to learn, become a self sufficient, safe skydiver in as little as one week!
At Skydive Chicago we have a fleet of 9 aircraft, maintained by our FAA, A&P certified technicians. Our equipment is inspected daily and routinely replaced, ensuring safety at all levels. Hand picked based on experience and skill, our pilots are also held to the highest standards. We truly want everyone who works with us to enjoy their time, often you’ll find the pilots jumping when not flying as almost all are active skydivers!
A world class training center that has been in business since 1988, we have built from the ground up a resort style skydiving center. Our complex sits on 220 private acres and includes: Camping/RV park, laundry, bathroom, and shower facilities, rental cabins, and auditorium, cafe, pro shop, and meeting facilities.
We are one of the largest skydiving centers in the world and have hosted numerous US Nationals Championships. Honored in 2016 to have been selected to host the World Championships of Skydiving. Countless state and world records have also been set at Skydive Chicago with some exceeding 200 skydivers in the sky at once!Come see why we have been voted Best DZ of the year 9 years in a row. Whether your 1st jump or 1000th, let Skydive Chicago help you along the way.
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