WNYSkydiving

WNY Skydiving is Western New York's premier skydiving center, located at Pine Hill Airport in Albion, NY—conveniently positioned between Buffalo and Rochester, just 24 miles northeast of Buffalo. Open seven days a week, the dropzone offers tandem skydiving and accelerated freefall (AFF) training for everyone from first-time jumpers to experienced skydivers pursuing their license.

The facility is notable for its comprehensive, reasonably-priced training programs with no hidden fees, backed by a highly knowledgeable and experienced instructional staff credited with over 60,000 jumps. WNY Skydiving operates from a location nestled on the border of Orleans and Genesee County, offering skydivers incredible views of Lake Ontario, the Erie Canal, the mist from Niagara Falls, and the cities of Rochester, Buffalo, and Toronto—a distinctive scenic advantage for the region.

For first-time visitors, WNY Skydiving specializes in tandem skydiving, where participants exit the aircraft at 10,000 to 14,000 feet while securely attached to a licensed instructor and free fall together before deploying the parachute for a guided descent back to the landing area. The experience requires no prior training and is designed to be accessible and thrilling. Pricing for tandem jumps begins at $219, with video and photo packages available at $149 per person, and group discounts up to $20 off.

The dropzone's training progression for those pursuing a skydiving license begins with an eight-hour First Jump Course ground school, followed by a Tandem Skydive (Level 1), a First Jump Course, Parachute Orientation Jumps, and an Accelerated Freefall Program spanning seven jumps. Subsequent levels include a Parachute Packing Class, Skydiving Coach Program, and a License Check Dive. The facility offers regular first jump course sessions throughout the year, with multiple dates scheduled monthly from May through September 2026.

Beyond tandem and AFF training, WNY Skydiving caters to licensed jumpers with fun jumping opportunities, advanced skydiving instruction, and wingsuit flying lessons through its Wingsuit School. The dropzone also provides parachute inspection, repair, cleaning, and repacking services, as well as rental skydiving gear for those who need it.

Amenities at the facility include a designated camping area, equipment rental and sales, load organizers, packing service, rigging service, RV space with electricity, shower facilities, team rooms, and Wi-Fi—making it a complete destination for skydivers traveling from across the region. WNY Skydiving is a member of the United States Parachute Association and operates as a full-service training center that welcomes both beginners and experienced jumpers seeking to advance their skills in a supportive, professional environment.