Guide to Skydiving in Georgia

If you’ve ever been to Georgia, you know that it’s one of the most beautiful states in the country. Gorgeous weather, ample sunshine, and beautiful landscapes grace our wonderful home state. So it only makes sense that skydiving in Georgia would be breathtaking beyond belief. Georgia skydiving is everything you think it might be, and more. 

Let’s talk about exactly what it’s like to skydive in GA and how you can experience tandem skydiving in Georgia! 

What Skydiving in Georgia is All About

We may be biased, but Georgia is one of the best places to skydive in the entire world. The Georgia climate happens to be quintessential skydiving weather: endless sunshine, short and mild winters, and long, beautiful summers. And the landscape in Georgia makes for incredible views! 

We have coastlines, forests, alpine terrain, mountains, and even desert spaces. Georgia is incredibly biodiverse and offers unrivaled views from the sky. And, best of all, Monroe is smack dab in the middle of it all. You’d be hard-pressed to find a location better for catching a bird’s eye view.

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But let’s get down to brass tacks. There are some of the top common questions people ask about taking the leaping in the state of Georgia:

• How much does it cost to skydive in Georgia? Every dropzone sets its own prices when it comes to tandem, student, and experienced skydiver jumps. On average, you can expect to spend between $200 and $300 for your first tandem skydive. Of course, that price can fluctuate if you add on extras like a video of your jump or take advantage of a group deal! 
• What is the minimum age to skydive in GA? The minimum age to skydive at any United States Parachute Association (USPA) group member dropzone is 18 years old, so, as a USPA dropzone, Skydive Monroe adheres to that regulation. It’s important to us that every person who goes skydiving at our dropzone has the physical and mental capacity to safely handle the challenges of skydiving for the first time. 

Every skydive is unique, and each jump is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Choosing a location and dropzone that will live up to that lofty challenge is important. Finding a dropzone that has the vibes, the views, and the safety culture to make your jump exactly what it should be is what tandem skydiving is all about. 

Where to Skydive in Georgia

There are a handful of skydiving centers in Georgia (remember how we said it’s an amazing place to jump?). While researching which is best for you, consider the dropzone’s location, focus on safety, and the facilities and amenities on offer – these are all aspects of your skydive that can make or break the experience. 

Monroe, GA is set right in the center of everything Georgia has to offer. Skydive Monroe is only a short drive from the University of Georgia in Athens and only 40 miles East of Atlanta. And we have the benefit of those gorgeous Georgia views in every direction. 

Getting to Skydive Monroe

Skydive Monroe’s location means that we’re easy to get to no matter where you’re at in Georgia. We’re not just close by if you’re looking for skydiving near Atlanta, which, by the way, is less than an hour away. Check out these other locations that are just a hop, skip, and jump (get it?), from our dropzone!

•  Athens, GA: 30 min drive
• Marietta, GA: 1 hr 20 min drive
• Macon, GA: 1 hr 30 min drive
• Kennesaw, GA: 1 hr 30 min drive
• Augusta, GA: just under 2 hour drive
• Rockmart, GA: under 2 hour drive

Best Skydiving Culture in Georgia

Your safety and satisfaction are the most important part of your time with us. And i​​f you’ve met our owner, Bill Scott, you may notice he’s got some gray in his beard – and that’s a good thing. Bill is a seasoned skydiving veteran with more than 10,000 jumps over his more than four decades in the sport. In his career, he’s seen it all.

As a pilot and active instructor, Bill ensures that everyone understands and correctly executes dropzone safety procedures. Skydive Monroe adheres to all FAA and USPA rules and regulations, as well as taking our own responsibility for our customers’ safety very seriously.

The Aircraft at Skydive Monroe

And don’t forget about the reason we all love to skydive – the altitude! We have multiple airplane options to get you to that altitude in record time. If you are paying for the experience of a lifetime, get the experience of a lifetime! At Skydive Monroe, we’re lucky to have one of the fastest fleets around.

The royal member of our fleet is our King Air. This zippy jump ship can seat 14 and makes it to 14,000 feet in under ten minutes. We know your time is valuable, so we try to get you where you are going post haste! 

Our Cessna 182 rounds out our fleet. Cessna 182s are one of the longest-serving jump planes in the sport and have been carrying jumpers to altitude for decades. The 182 is a great ride for seeing the view as you ascend, and the intimate quarters make for an incredibly visceral experience. The sky is right there the whole time. After you jump from a 182, you really feel like you had the skydiver experience. 

We want every moment you spend with us to be the best time of your life. After all, this might be the only chance we get to ‘wow’ you, so we make sure we do it right! 

Are you ready to see Georgia in all its glory? Come see what the birds love about the Peach State and book your tandem jump today!