Skydiving in Phoenix, Arizona
3 skydiving centers around Phoenix, 2 with prices from the operators' own sites (from $169). Open a listing to see its menu, then request a time. No phone tag.
What skydiving is actually like
Sixty seconds of freefall, then five quiet minutes under canopy with the whole coastline laid out below you.
- Check in, sign the waiver, and watch a short briefing. Your instructor walks you through the body position and the landing.
- Gear up in a harness that clips to your instructor. You'll practice the arch on the ground.
- The plane climbs for about 15 minutes. The door opens somewhere around 10,000 to 14,000 feet.
- You go out attached to your instructor. Freefall lasts about a minute and feels more like floating on wind than falling.
- The parachute opens and everything goes quiet. Your instructor may let you steer. Landing is a gentle slide onto grass.
Bring: Closed-toe sneakers that lace tight, Athletic clothes, nothing loose, Photo ID, Contacts instead of glasses if you have them. Good for: First-timers, birthdays, anyone who wants one big memory in a single afternoon.
Questions
How many skydiving centers are there in Phoenix?
Outset lists 3 skydiving centers around Phoenix, including places in Phoenix, Casa Grande and Buckeye. 2 of them have photos.
How much do skydiving centers cost in Phoenix?
2 of the 3 operators publish prices on their own site. Starting prices run from $169 to $194. The full menu is on each listing.
How long do skydiving centers in Phoenix take?
The listed duration is 1 to 2 hours, as stated on the operator's own site.
Which skydiving centers in Phoenix have the most reviews?
Skydive Arizona (4.8 stars, 1,496 reviews), Skydive Buckeye (5.0 stars, 1,154 reviews) and Phoenix Skydive Center (5.0 stars, 1,106 reviews). Review counts are from public listings.
Do the listings show opening hours?
2 of the 3 show hours copied from the operator's website. The rest do not publish them on Outset yet.
Where does this information come from?
From each operator's own website and public listings, one source per fact. Operators can claim their page on Outset and correct anything.