Jean Sport Aviation Center | Grand Canyon South Rim
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Choose a Las Vegas or Grand Canyon Tandem Skydive
Las Vegas skydiving packages offer first-time and experienced adventure seekers a chance to freefall while securely attached to a professional tandem instructor.
Choose a local jump from Jean Sport Aviation Center south of Las Vegas or turn the experience into a Grand Canyon adventure with a 16,000-foot tandem skydive at the South Rim.
The local packages are designed for guests who want a half-day experience near the Strip. Selected offers include complimentary transportation between Las Vegas and Jean, training, equipment, the aircraft flight, freefall, and a parachute ride over the Nevada desert.
Grand Canyon packages offer a higher advertised jump altitude and panoramic South Rim scenery. Options include a standalone skydive with photos and video or a full-day coach tour from Las Vegas with sightseeing, lunch, national park admission, and optional media.
No previous skydiving experience is required. These packages are among the highest-adrenaline choices in the Vegas4Locals collection of Las Vegas tours and attractions.
Quick Facts about the Skydiving Packages
- Vegas4Locals Starting Price: Local tandem skydiving packages start at $149.
- Local Jump Area: Jean Sport Aviation Center south of Las Vegas.
- Local Address: 23600 South Las Vegas Boulevard, Jean, NV 89019.
- Local Jump Options: Advertised 12,000-foot and 12,500-foot packages.
- Grand Canyon Location: Grand Canyon National Park Airport in Tusayan, Arizona.
- Grand Canyon Altitude: Advertised 16,000-foot tandem jumps.
- Minimum Age: Every jumper must be at least 18 years old.
- Identification: Valid government-issued photo identification is required.
- Experience: No previous skydiving experience is necessary.
- Local Visit Length: Allow approximately four to five hours.
- Grand Canyon Visit Length: Allow approximately half a day without transportation or 12–14 hours with the coach tour.
- Transportation: Included with selected local and Grand Canyon packages.
- Media: Photos and video are included only with designated packages.
- Weather: Every jump is subject to wind, clouds, visibility, aircraft operations, and other safety conditions.
Las Vegas Tandem Skydiving Packages
The local packages take place at Jean Sport Aviation Center, approximately 20–25 miles south of Las Vegas. Review the final confirmation for the operator, shuttle location, check-in time, jump altitude, fees, and package-specific requirements.
12,000-Foot Las Vegas Tandem Skydive
- Vegas4Locals Price: $149.
- Advertised Altitude: 12,000 feet.
- Location: Jean Sport Aviation Center.
- Format: Tandem jump with a professional instructor.
- Freefall: Approximately 50 seconds, based on the submitted package details.
- Transportation: Complimentary round-trip Strip shuttle is listed.
- Best For: First-time jumpers seeking the lowest-priced local package.
After checking in, guests complete the required waiver, receive basic training, put on the supplied equipment, and board the aircraft with their tandem instructor. The instructor controls the exit, parachute deployment, canopy flight, and landing.
12,500-Foot Las Vegas Tandem Skydive
- Vegas4Locals Price: $199.
- Advertised Altitude: 12,500 feet.
- Location: Jean Sport Aviation Center.
- Format: Tandem jump with a professional instructor.
- Freefall: Approximately 45 seconds, based on the submitted package details.
- Transportation: Complimentary Strip shuttle is listed.
- Best For: Visitors seeking a higher local jump package with transportation included.
The aircraft climbs above the Nevada desert before the instructor secures the tandem connection and completes the final safety checks. After freefall, the parachute ride offers a slower view of the desert, mountains, and distant Las Vegas skyline.
Grand Canyon Skydiving Packages
Grand Canyon tandem jumps take place at Grand Canyon National Park Airport near the South Rim. Each jump includes preflight training, the aircraft climb, a high-altitude tandem exit, freefall, and a parachute ride with canyon scenery.
16,000-Foot Grand Canyon Skydive with Coach Tour
- Submitted Vegas4Locals Price: $453.
- Advertised Altitude: 16,000 feet.
- Location: Grand Canyon National Park Airport.
- Transportation: Round-trip coach transportation from selected Las Vegas Strip hotels.
- Coach-Tour Highlights: Hoover Dam overlook, Fortification Hill, professional narration, and South Rim sightseeing.
- Other Inclusions: Lunch and Grand Canyon National Park admission.
- Duration: Approximately 12–14 hours.
- Media: Photos and video are not included with this package.
This full-day option combines a guided road trip from Las Vegas with a 16,000-foot tandem jump and time near the Grand Canyon’s South Rim.
16,000-Foot Grand Canyon Skydive with Photos and Video
- Vegas4Locals Price: $459.
- Advertised Altitude: 16,000 feet.
- Location: Grand Canyon National Park Airport.
- Aircraft Flight: Approximately 15–20 minutes to jump altitude.
- Freefall: Approximately 40–50 seconds.
- Photos and Video: Professionally captured media are included.
- Transportation from Las Vegas: Not included with this package.
- Duration: Allow approximately half a day in case of weather or operational delays.
This option is best for guests already visiting the Grand Canyon who want professional images and video without adding a Las Vegas coach tour.
Grand Canyon Coach Tour, Skydive, Photos, and Video
- Vegas4Locals Price: $583.
- Advertised Altitude: 16,000 feet.
- Location: Grand Canyon National Park Airport.
- Transportation: Round-trip luxury coach transportation from selected Las Vegas Strip hotels.
- Sightseeing: Hoover Dam overlook, Fortification Hill, narrated travel, and South Rim viewing.
- Food and Admission: Lunch and Grand Canyon National Park admission are included.
- Photos and Video: Professional media of the skydive are included.
- Duration: Approximately 12–14 hours.
This is the most comprehensive submitted package, combining Las Vegas transportation, sightseeing, the tandem jump, lunch, park admission, and professionally captured memories.
What Is Included with Tandem Skydiving?
- Professional Tandem Instructor: An experienced instructor remains connected to the participant throughout the jump.
- Pre-Jump Training: Learn the required aircraft-exit, freefall, canopy, and landing positions.
- Skydiving Equipment: Tandem harness, parachute system, goggles, and other required gear.
- Aircraft Flight: Scenic climb to the package’s advertised jump altitude.
- Freefall: High-speed descent before the instructor deploys the main parachute.
- Canopy Ride: Several minutes beneath the open parachute before landing.
- Jumpsuit: May be supplied according to the package, weather, and operator.
- Transportation: Included only when expressly stated in the selected package.
- Photos and Video: Included only with designated media packages.
Not included unless specifically stated: Gratuities, spectator transportation, food, national park admission, photographs, video, hotel pickup, fuel charges, and weight-related surcharges.
Skydiving Requirements and Restrictions
- Minimum Age: Participants must be at least 18 years old. Parental consent cannot override the minimum age.
- Identification: Bring valid, unexpired government-issued photo identification.
- Waiver: Every participant must sign the operator’s release and assumption-of-risk documents.
- Weight: Limits and surcharges vary by package and operator. Enter an accurate weight during booking.
- Harness Fit: Final approval depends on height-to-weight proportion, mobility, harness fit, aircraft limits, and instructor assessment.
- Pregnancy: Pregnant guests cannot participate.
- Footwear: Wear secure, fully enclosed athletic shoes. Sandals, heels, and loose footwear are not permitted.
- Clothing: Wear comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing that allows unrestricted movement.
- Physical Ability: Participants must be able to perform the required aircraft-exit and landing positions.
- Medical Conditions: Guests with heart, neck, back, joint, balance, recent-surgery, or other significant medical concerns should seek medical guidance before booking.
- Alcohol and Drugs: Do not consume alcohol or recreational drugs during the eight hours before the jump.
- Instructor Authority: The operator may refuse participation whenever safety requirements are not met.
Transportation and Arrival Information
- Local Packages: Selected offers include a complimentary Strip shuttle.
- Pickup Location: Follow the location and reporting time in the final confirmation because operator pickup points can change.
- Self-Driving: Jean Sport Aviation Center is located at 23600 South Las Vegas Boulevard in Jean.
- Spectators: Spectator transportation and access depend on the operator and may require an additional charge.
- Grand Canyon Coach Packages: Selected hotel pickup is included, with departures generally scheduled early in the morning.
- Grand Canyon Media-Only Package: Guests arrange their own transportation to the airport in Tusayan.
Tips Before Your Skydive
- Book early: Daily aircraft and instructor capacity is limited.
- Confirm the package: Verify the operator, altitude, transportation, media, fees, and weight rules before purchasing.
- Allow extra time: Weather, aircraft, air traffic, training, and other participants can delay the schedule.
- Eat lightly: Avoid arriving with an empty stomach or immediately after a heavy meal.
- Stay hydrated: Drink water but avoid excessive caffeine and alcohol.
- Wear athletic shoes: Secure laces and avoid boots, sandals, and heels.
- Leave valuables behind: Loose objects cannot be carried during the jump.
- Choose media in advance: Personal cameras and phones are generally prohibited during tandem jumps.
- Schedule weather-sensitive plans early: Leave another day available in case the jump must be postponed.
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Las Vegas Skydiving FAQ
Q: What is the difference between the Las Vegas and Grand Canyon packages?
A: Local packages use Jean Sport Aviation Center and generally require about half a day. Grand Canyon packages use the South Rim airport and may include photos, video, or a full-day coach tour from Las Vegas.
Q: Can a first-time jumper participate?
A: Yes. Tandem skydiving is designed for beginners, and the instructor manages the equipment, parachute deployment, canopy flight, and landing.
Q: What age and identification are required?
A: Every jumper must be at least 18 and bring valid government-issued photo identification. A parent cannot sign for someone younger than 18.
Q: What are the skydiving weight limits?
A: Limits and additional charges vary by operator and package. Accurate weight disclosure, safe harness fit, and instructor approval are required.
Q: Is transportation from the Las Vegas Strip included?
A: Transportation is included with selected local packages and both Grand Canyon coach-tour packages. Follow the final confirmation for the pickup point and time.
Q: How long should guests allow?
A: Allow approximately four to five hours for a local jump, half a day for a self-drive Grand Canyon package, and 12–14 hours for a Grand Canyon coach tour.
Q: What happens when weather prevents jumping?
A: The operator may delay, reschedule, or cancel a jump when wind, clouds, visibility, aircraft conditions, or other safety factors are unsuitable.
Compare the jump altitude, transportation, media, and sightseeing included with each package.
