Chicagoland Skydiving Center

# Chicagoland Skydiving Center – Rochelle, Illinois

Chicagoland Skydiving Center, located at Koritz Field in Rochelle, Illinois—just 70 miles west of Chicago—has been operating since 1968, making it a longstanding presence in the Midwest skydiving community. The dropzone explicitly emphasizes a strong safety culture, amazing vibes, and great customer service as defining characteristics, backed by nearly six decades of operational experience.

The center operates two Cessna Caravans, reliable platforms well-suited to the region's tandem and student jump programs. CSC is a solar-powered facility, one of the few dropzones in the world with this distinction, reflecting both environmental commitment and the infrastructure investment made into their operation. This solar setup powers the Flight Deck Bar & Grill, a full post-jump venue designed from the ground up as a complete entertainment destination where jumpers can decompress after their jump.

For first-timers, Chicagoland Skydiving Center offers tandem skydiving with three freefall options: 30-second freefalls from 9,000 feet (starting at $199.95), 60-second freefalls from 14,000 feet (from $249.95), and 90-second freefalls from 18,000 feet (from $429.95). All tandem packages include 10–20 minute aircraft flights and 5–6 minute parachute rides, plus video and photo options. The center offers no-deposit bookings and actively promotes discounts for students, heroes, groups, and birthday jumpers during off-peak times.

The AFF (Accelerated Freefall) and Tandem Skydiving training programs serve aspiring licensed jumpers. CSC also runs military freefall training and welcomes FREE charity jumps, demonstrating a community-focused mission beyond commercial operations.

Beyond tandems, CSC provides a full range of dropzone services. Licensed jumpers can book demonstration jumps at private events, and the facility hosts skydiving marriage proposals. Media services include aerial photography and videography, plus skydiving stunts for productions. The center offers observer flights, aircraft leasing, and aircraft configuration and remodeling services. Event facilities include banquet and catering services, lodging, and shuttle service—making CSC suitable as a complete destination for group events or corporate outings.

The dropzone's amenities reflect its emphasis on community and comfort: bunkhouse accommodations with beds, designated camping areas, equipment rentals and sales, parachute repair, load organizers, packing services, rigging services, RV spaces with electricity, shower facilities, team rooms, and Wi-Fi throughout.

Chicagoland Skydiving Center's 55+ year track record, combined with its distinctly equipped facilities—solar power, on-site dining, lodging, and media infrastructure—positions it as a fully developed skydiving destination in Illinois rather than a bare-bones drop operation. The center's emphasis on safety culture and customer experience, paired with comprehensive services for first-timers, students, and licensed jumpers alike, reflects a dropzone built for the long term.