How long should I expect to be at Skydive Midwest?
While we do our best to get you trained up and in the air as soon as possible after you arrive. However, our wait times can be extended by a number of factors including bad weather, late check-ins and number of bookings, number of instructors available or videos purchased. On any given day our office staff is balancing tandem bookings, videographers for tandem customers, experienced skydivers and skydiving students all trying to get a lift up in the same airplane(s). While we do our best to manage this in a timely manner, it is not an exact science –  especially when the weather doesn’t cooperate and keeps us on the ground!
Because there is some variability with wait times, we recommend planning to spend the day with us. We know long wait times can be frustrating but they can also be fun if you’re prepared! We have an 80 foot observation deck for watching the skydivers land. We also have picnic tables and a community grill (charcoal & utensils not included). There is a sand volleyball court and bags for your enjoyment. We also recommend bringing lawn chairs, a picnic basket, blanket, books, magazines, playing cards, footballs, soccer balls or other sports entertainment equipment or games. We also recommend bringing some snacks.
And, here’s a tip: in general, our weekday and early-morning bookings will have the shortest wait times. So, if you’re in a hurry, be an “early bird”!
Large groups should also plan on longer wait times. We will be trying our best to keep your group together which can sometimes take a little longer. If you don’t mind splitting your group to make the process faster, please let us know at check-in.
If you do end up waiting a while, we really appreciate your patience. If there’s anything we can do to make your time at Skydive Midwest more enjoyable, please let our office staff know!