Skydive Snohomish

# Skydive Snohomish: Washington's Premier Skydiving Center

Skydive Snohomish is a full-service skydiving dropzone located at historic Harvey Field in Snohomish, Washington, just 27 miles north of Seattle in the picturesque Snohomish River Valley. Since its founding in 2000, Skydive Snohomish has introduced over 100,000 people to the exhilarating world of skydiving, establishing itself as one of the best-known dropzones in the Pacific Northwest and beyond.

The dropzone operates a fleet including a C208 with Blackhawk Engine Upgrade and a C182, positioning it as a modern, well-equipped facility. Skydive Snohomish is proudly owned and operated by Mayoni and Elizabeth Hight, and supported by a dedicated team of over 30 skilled ground and air crew members—many of whom have been with the operation for more than 20 years. This continuity and deep expertise distinguish Skydive Snohomish from newer competitors and reflect a genuine commitment to safety and professionalism across every jump.

The dropzone offers tandem skydiving experiences for first-timers, tandem class status training, and Accelerated Freefall (AFF) instruction for students pursuing their skydiving certification. It accommodates nearly 20,000 tandem skydivers and experienced jumpers annually, making it one of the most active skydiving centers in the region.

Located within walking distance of the charming town of Snohomish and surrounded by scenic river valley views, Skydive Snohomish provides a distinctive setting for the skydiving experience. The facility includes a full-service restaurant, equipment rental and sales, rigging services, shower facilities, and Wi-Fi—amenities designed to support a comfortable all-day experience. The dropzone's on-site training programs focus on tandem instruction, with emphasis on the knowledge and skills that define professional, empowering skydiving.

Skydive Snohomish has earned significant recognition for its excellence. Travel Channel named it one of the World's 9 Best Places to Go Skydiving, and BackPacker magazine ranked it as the #1 World's Best Skydiving Location. Awe365 listed it among the Top 10 Drop Zones in the U.S., while Seattle Magazine featured it in their Adrenaline Pumping Outdoor Activities. The dropzone has also won recognition in King's 2023 and 2024 Best Northwest Escapes viewer polls, earned a 2024 Traveler's Choice Award from TripAdvisor, and was voted Gold for Extreme Adventure in The Seattle Times' 2023 & 2024 Best in the PNW contest. With nearly 700 five-star reviews on Facebook and over 1,300 five-star reviews on Google, plus a 2023 "People Love Us on Yelp" Award, Skydive Snohomish consistently reflects the genuine enthusiasm of its skydivers.