Skydive Key West

Skydive Key West is a USPA-affiliated tandem skydiving center located in Summerland Key, Florida, consistently rated among the top 10 skydiving destinations in the world. Operating seven days a week year-round, the dropzone offers tandem jumps exclusively in one of the most visually distinctive settings available for sport skydiving: the Florida Keys.

Based at Sugar Loaf Shores on Summerland Key, approximately 15 miles east of Key West, Skydive Key West distinguishes itself through its unique tropical landscape and turquoise water views. The experience includes a scenic 15-minute sightseeing flight to jump altitude that showcases the celebrated beauty of the Keys—spotted eagle rays, dolphins, and sharks visible in the shimmering turquoise waters below. Tandem skydivers experience 40 seconds of freefall at speeds of 120 mph before a peaceful parachute descent over tropical waters, landing in a dedicated grass field rather than water.

The operation emphasizes safety and professionalism, staffed with certified instructors and maintained equipment designed specifically for tandem instruction. From arrival through landing, the typical skydive takes approximately 30 minutes of instruction and training, with jumpers airborne within 30 minutes of their reservation. Pricing reflects transparent, all-inclusive rates: $255 for cash payments and $275 for credit card payments, with an optional video and photo package available for $120. All tandem skydiving prices include professional instruction and equipment, scenic flight to altitude, freefall at speed, and peaceful parachute descent.

Skydive Key West operates a Cessna 182 aircraft. The dropzone offers videography services and maintains a photo gallery documenting jumps. Its amenities include rigging service for visiting jumpers with their own gear.

Located in the Southeast Region, Skydive Key West serves skydivers seeking a first tandem jump in a subtropical setting unlike inland dropzones. The facility's year-round operation and consistent weather make it accessible to visitors planning skydiving experiences in South Florida. Contact is available through their website at skydivekeywest.com or by email at info@skydivekeywest.com. Their position as a premier destination for tandem skydiving in South Florida and the Florida Keys reflects the combination of professional instruction, unique scenic value, and accessibility that distinguishes the operation.