The premiere destination for skydiving Ohio
THINK… DREAM… FLY!
Mission Statement
Our team at Start Skydiving is committed to empowering people to recognize and overcome the self-imposed hurdles of life through a love of the sky and by giving back to God, our country, community, and ever-growing sky family. Keeping safety and virtues at the forefront of our decisions and actions, our family business creates a magical atmosphere for all people to enjoy.
1st Time?
Tandem Skydive
Want to jump solo?
Student Program
Experienced?
Licensed Skydivers
Having a party?
Event
Space
“Perfectly Good” Airplanes
Start Skydiving owns two turbine Cessna 208 Caravans, one long and one short, and a fast Cessna 206 for hop-n-pops to suit all of your training needs. Three aircraft, two turbines, one great DZ. Let’s not forget our occasional specialty aircraft such as large tailgate turbines, helicopters, and hot air balloons! Whether you are from Ohio, Indiana, or Kentucky, Start Skydiving provides load organizing and world-class coaching in all disciplines, which make Start Skydiving a first-class skydiving destination for new and experienced skydivers alike.
Add On Adventures
INTRODUCING: START INDOOR CLIMBING!
Conquer a few or all 10 of the “Sky Trail” elements one story up in the Start Skydiving hangar! Or climb to the top of the hangar on our auto-belay climbing wall!
World-Class Facilities
Ohio skydiving doesn’t get any better than here! Start Skydiving owns two turbine Cessna 208 Caravans, one long and one short, and a fast Cessna 206 for hop-n-pops to suit all of your training needs. Three aircraft, two turbines, one great DZ. Let’s not forget our occasional specialty aircraft such as large tailgate turbines, helicopters, and hot air balloons! Whether you are from Ohio, Indiana, or Kentucky, Start Skydiving provides load organizing and world-class coaching in all disciplines, which make Start Skydiving a first-class skydiving destination for new and experienced skydivers alike.
Some of our Drop Zone Staff
Whether you are here for a first time tandem or for AFF training, Start Skydiving offers the best coaching in the industry, from the world-renowned professional skydiving team, Team Fastrax™. All of our instructors and coaches are USPA Certified. They are dedicated to teaching you using the most current training methods and equipment. Start Skydiving trains more skydivers than any facility in the Midwest. Stop by and find out why we receive FIVE STARS from our students.

John Hart II
DZO/Airport Operations

John Hart III
DZO/Chief Instructor

Alex Hart
DZO/Event Organizer
Explore Middletown!
Middletown is a place full of curiosity where rich heritage provides for delightful discoveries. We are an evolving community, grounded by the past. Where hard work makes for unencumbered play and surprising connections. We are spunky, gritty, and full of midwestern heart. We are Middletown and we welcome you with open arms!
Come for adventure, or a place to kick back. For a bite, or a beer, or a bit of art and culture. From our main street charm and our riverway trails to our lively block parties, Middletown is bursting with hidden treasures, unforgettable surprises, and honest-to-goodness fun. We work hard, play even harder and are quick to raise our glass to friends, new and old.
Middletown is your Midpoint for new discoveries — Join us sometime!
We’ll be here—mid-step, mid-air, mid-way—living and laughing at all of our favorite places.
Explore Butler County!
We look forward to welcoming you to Butler County, Ohio!
We invite you to explore our communities offering an array of activities and unique experiences. After taking the ultimate leap from 13,000 feet, relax and recharge, or find your next adrenaline-fueled adventure.
Go wakeboarding sans boat at Wake Nation, explore the world’s largest indoor train display, EnterTRAINment Junction, go on a foodie adventure, by exploring Jungle Jim’s International Market, or conquer the Butler County Donut Trail.
Take a look at the Butler County Insider Guide for further inspiration featuring places to dine, shop, and explore. We love it here, and think you will too.