Skydive Pennsylvania

Skydive Pennsylvania, located in Mercer, PA at Grove City Airport, is the #1 choice for tandem skydiving in Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania. Operating for more than 30 years, the dropzone offers experienced instruction and modern equipment to make skydiving accessible to first-time jumpers and licensed skydivers alike.

The dropzone operates seven days a week, with King Air jumps to 13,500 AGL and Cessna 182 jumps to 10,500 AGL. Located just 50 miles north of Pittsburgh with a 4,500-foot paved runway, Skydive Pennsylvania sits 1 mile from nearby hotels, making it convenient for visitors traveling from the Pittsburgh region. The facility features designated camping areas, equipment rentals and sales, load organizing, packing service, rigging service, shower facilities, videography, and Wi-Fi.

For first-time jumpers, Skydive Pennsylvania specializes in tandem skydiving, where guests receive roughly one hour of ground training before making a jump with an experienced instructor. Tandem students experience approximately 45 to 60 seconds of freefall and enjoy a 4-minute canopy ride before landing back at the airport. The dropzone emphasizes safety and quality, employing highly experienced instructors and maintaining their aircraft meticulously. Pricing is straightforward with no hidden fees: first tandem jumps start at $289 (cash discount) or $299 (credit card), second jumps in the same season are $279, and all rates include a $50 deposit. Group discounts are available—$10 per person off for groups of five or more, with groups of 11 or larger jumping free.

For those seeking to become licensed skydivers, Skydive Pennsylvania offers full-service training through the United States Parachute Association's curriculum. The dropzone provides both Instructor Assisted Deployment (IAD) training—a modern evolution of static line training—and the Accelerated Freefall (AFF) program. IAD courses include four to six hours of ground training, with deployment from 3,500 to 5,000 feet. AFF includes ground training covering aircraft exit, freefall, and deployment, with jumps from 10,500 to 13,500 feet, and students are accompanied by two certified freefall instructors. Courses are offered six days a week, roughly every two weeks throughout the summer.

The dropzone welcomes skydivers of all experience levels and offers professional video and photo packages so guests can relive and share their jumps. Professional videographers capture the experience in stunning detail. Whether you're looking for an unforgettable first jump, ongoing training toward your skydiving license, or the thrill of freefall, Skydive Pennsylvania delivers quality instruction, safe equipment, and the expertise that comes from three decades of operation.