Skydive Central New York, LLC.

# Skydive Central New York

Skydive Central New York, LLC. operates from Whitfords Airport in Weedsport, NY, positioned between Syracuse and Rochester in the scenic Finger Lakes region. The dropzone markets itself as "The First Jump Experts®," emphasizing no-experience-necessary instruction and a commitment to safe, sound skydiving instruction using advanced methods.

The facility is Central New York's premier professional skydiving training center. Its location in the northern tier of the Finger Lakes provides a distinctive backdrop: jumpers experience incredible views of Lake Ontario and the Finger Lakes landscape, offering a beautiful setting for photographs and video of the skydiving experience. Weedsport is approximately 20 miles west of Syracuse and just one mile from the nearest hotel, making it accessible for both local enthusiasts and traveling visitors.

Skydive Central New York offers multiple pathways into skydiving. Tandem skydiving requires no prior experience and serves as the entry point for most first-time jumpers. The dropzone also operates AFF (Accelerated Freefall) programs for those pursuing their skydiving certification and progression. Both experiences are backed by comprehensive training and the facility's focus on sound instruction and advanced coaching methods.

Beyond first-jump experiences, the dropzone supports fun jumping and community. The facility includes packing service and rigging service, along with shower facilities for guests. These amenities reflect the dropzone's investment in creating a complete skydiving environment rather than a bare-bones operation.

Training programs at Skydive Central New York include both AFF and Tandem instruction. The dropzone is classified within the Eastern Region by the United States Parachute Association and operates a Cessna 182 aircraft for jumps.

The dropzone emphasizes its safety record prominently, highlighting a "perfect safety record" as part of its pitch to potential jumpers. This message, combined with its positioning as an instruction-focused facility using advanced coaching methods, targets newcomers who prioritize both safety and quality instruction in their introduction to the sport.

Reservations for the 2026 season are available, with jumping beginning in April. The tagline—"It's time to stop dreaming and start living"—reflects the dropzone's marketing approach toward prospective jumpers considering their first skydive.