Long Island Skydiving Center

What Long Island Skydiving Center does

Long Island Skydiving Center is a privately-held tandem skydiving dropzone founded in 2003, operating from Brookhaven-Calabro Airport in Shirley, New York, on Long Island's South Shore. The company specializes exclusively in tandem skydiving, serving first-time jumpers, NYC metro visitors, college student groups, charity fundraisers, and special occasion customers such as marriage proposals. It is the only New York skydiving center with views of the Atlantic Coastline, Hampton Beaches, and Fire Island, and operates seasonally from late April through early October. Tandem-only focus means all operational resources (aircraft, instructors, ground crew, video systems) are concentrated on the first-time jumper use case rather than spread across AFF training or licensed skydiver services.

The operation deploys a Grand Caravan aircraft capable of carrying up to eight tandem pairs per climb to 8,000-10,000 feet, delivering approximately 30-45 seconds of freefall at 120 mph. Safety infrastructure includes longstanding United States Parachute Association (USPA) membership, Automatic Activation Devices (AAD) on every rig, FAA-certificated parachute riggers on-site, reserve parachutes inspected and repacked every 180 days, and instructor requirements that exceed USPA minimums (USPA rating, 500+ jumps, 3+ years experience, D-license, Coach rating, FAA Class III Flight Medical Certificate). Customer experience is augmented by REVL video editing technology that produces three custom-formatted cuts (a 40-second Instagram highlight reel, a 45-second freefall feature, and a 3-5 minute full-length experience video) delivered within minutes of landing, with music customization from a library of over 9,000 licensed songs via the REVL app.

Revenue is generated entirely through direct-to-consumer, one-time experiential purchases: tandem skydives priced at $199-$298 with a $50 deposit per space, plus attach-rate video and photo packages at three tiers (Handcam $138, Outside photos/video $298, Gold Deluxe $358). Group discounts for 4+ jumpers ($10 off per person for groups of 4-7; $20 off per person for groups of 8-15; one free jump for groups of 16+), gift certificates valid for one year, charity fundraising packages, and marriage proposal packages provide additional revenue streams. The company runs a fully direct distribution model with no third-party resellers — bookings occur through longislandskydiving.com, phone reservations, and walk-ins on a space-permitting basis. Marketing leverages the company's website with 190+ blog articles, a Google Business profile anchored by 6,000+ five-star reviews, and active Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and TripAdvisor channels targeting the NYC metropolitan, tri-state, and Long Island markets.

Name

Long Island Skydiving Center

Legal name

Long Island Skydiving Center

Website

https://longislandskydiving.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Long Island Skydiving Center is a tandem-only skydiving dropzone in Shirley, NY, founded in 2003 and serving first-time jumpers, college groups, and special occasion customers from the NYC metropolitan area. It operates seasonally from a coastal airport with FAA-certified instructors and integrated video delivery.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Skydiving and Aerial Adventure Services

NAICS

Other Nonscheduled Air Transportation (481219), Air Transportation (481)

akta.pro primary industry

Skydiving Centers & Drop Zones (Tandem, AFF Training) (THAAAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Skydiving Experiences (Tandem, AFF, Scenic Jumps) (THAAAMAA), Paragliding, Skydiving & Airborne Adventure Sports (THAJABAJ)

Keywords

• Tandem skydiving services
• Skydiving experiences
• Skydiving video packages
• Group skydiving events
• First-time skydiving

Headquarters

HQ city

Shirley

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tandem Skydiving: One-time tandem skydiving experiences with deposit-based booking ($50 per person) and balance due at check-in. Core revenue driver.
2. Video and Photo Packages: Optional add-on video and photography services purchased alongside skydiving experiences. Three tiers available: Handcam ($138), Outside photos/video ($298), Gold Deluxe ($358).
3. Gift Certificates: Pre-paid gift certificates for tandem skydiving experiences and packages, valid for one year from purchase date.
4. Group Packages: Discounted group rates for 4+ jumpers: Groups of 4-7 get $10 off per person, groups of 8-15 get $20 off per person, groups of 16+ get one free jump.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Long Island Skydiving Center operates a tandem skydiving dropzone in Shirley, NY, providing first-time skydivers with USPA-instructor-attached jumps from 8,000-10,000 feet. The core tandem jump is supplemented by add-on video and photo packages (Handcam, Outside, Gold Deluxe) delivered via REVL technology, along with gift certificates and group, charity, and proposal packages.

Product overview

Long Island Skydiving Center operates as a tandem skydiving-focused dropzone offering a core tandem skydiving service where customers are harnessed to certified USPA-rated instructors for jumps from 8,000-10,000 feet. The company builds upon this core experience with add-on video and photo packages (Handcam, Outside Photos, Gold Deluxe) powered by REVL technology, plus supplementary services including gift certificates, college group packages, charity fundraising events, and skydiving marriage proposals. The company specializes exclusively in tandem operations, differentiating itself through coastal views of the Atlantic Ocean, Hampton Beaches, and Fire Island.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tandem Skydiving Tandem skydiving experience from 8,000-10,000 feet where customers are harnessed to a certified USPA-rated instructor, with approximately 30-45 seconds of freefall at 120 mph. Designed for first-time skydivers and individual thrill-seekers from the NYC metro area and tourists.
• Handcam Photos & Edited Video Video and photo package captured from the instructor's handcam perspective, with edited footage delivered via REVL technology. Priced at $138 per package.
• Outside Photos & Edited Video Third-jumper perspective video and photo package capturing the skydiving experience from an outside camera operator. Priced at $298 per package.
• Gold Deluxe Photos & Video Premium combination package including both handcam and outside photographer perspectives with full edited video and photos (3-5 minute video). Priced at $358 per package.
• Gift Certificates Prepaid gift certificates available in various increments for tandem skydives with optional video/photo packages, valid for one year from purchase date.
• College Group Skydiving Packages Group skydiving packages with discounted rates for college groups, including tiered discounts: $10 off per person for groups of 4-7, $20 off per person for groups of 8-15, and one free jump for groups of 16+.
• Charity Skydiving Events Customizable fundraising skydive events for individuals, groups, non-profits, and organizations with promotional support and media coverage options.
• Skydiving Marriage Proposals Personalized proposal packages including 'Will You Marry Me?' banners, accommodation recommendations, and private premium flight options for couples making marriage proposals during a tandem skydive.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3.9 million jumps made in 2022 industry-wide with 0.51 fatalities per 100,000 jumps (USPA data)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• United States Parachute Association (USPA)coreOthersLong Island Skydiving Center is a longstanding USPA member dropzone, adhering to all USPA rules and regulations. All tandem instructors have achieved USPA-sanctioned instructional ratings. The company follows USPA safety and training standards.
• Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)coreOthersCompany adheres to FAA standards for aircraft maintenance and operations. All main parachutes are packed by FAA-certificated parachute riggers. Reserve parachutes inspected and repacked every 180 days per FAA regulations. Pilots held to FAA standards.
• Skydive Long IslandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoth Long Island Skydiving Center and Skydive Long Island share the same ownership. Students who book through Skydive Long Island are transferred to LISC for their skydiving experience to streamline operations.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Skydive the Ranch: Tandem-focused dropzone in Gardiner, NY (Hudson Valley), the other major NYC-region skydiving operation. Comparable because it is the closest competing dropzone (~2 hours from NYC) serving the same first-time tandem customer with similar video and pricing models.
• Skydive Perris: Major Southern California tandem and licensed-skydiver dropzone. Comparable in scale and tandem-first product, and serves as a useful benchmark for revenue per jumper and video attach rates in high-volume dropzone operations.
• Paraclete XP SkyVenture: Large tandem and AFF skydiving operation in Raeford, NC, recognized as one of the largest civilian skydiving centers in the U.S. Comparable tandem product, group-event business, and video/photo packages, though it serves a different regional market.
• Skydive Long Island: Sister brand under shared ownership with Long Island Skydiving Center that transfers bookings to LISC for fulfillment. Directly comparable tandem skydiving model, same geography, and same customer base, making it the closest functional peer.
• Skydive Orange: Tandem skydiving center in Virginia within reach of the DC metro area. Comparable first-timer tandem product, video package tiers, and proximity-to-major-metro distribution model.
• Skydive Adventure: Tandem skydiving operation in Connecticut serving the tri-state area. Comparable because it competes for the same NYC-metro first-timer customer with a tandem-focused product, group packages, and video add-ons.
• Skydive Carolina: Tandem and licensed-skydiver operation near Charlotte, NC. Comparable tandem-first product, group-event offerings, and video packages, providing a benchmark for dropzones serving first-timers in regional markets.
• Start Skydiving: Tandem-focused dropzone in Middletown, OH serving a large Midwestern population center. Comparable tandem product, group discounts, and gift certificate revenue streams targeting first-time jumpers.

Broad incumbents

• iFLY Indoor Skydiving: National chain of indoor vertical wind tunnels offering a 'skydiving-like' experience. Comparable as an adjacent first-timer experience product in the same customer-occasion space (bucket-list, gifts, group events), but indoor/tourist-attraction model differs from the dropzone tandem business.

Others

• Experience Days: Third-party experience marketplace aggregating skydiving and other adventure bookings. Comparable as a channel for gift certificates and group bookings that competes with LISC's direct-booking funnel for the same NYC-metro experience-seeker.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/LIskydiving
• Facebookfacebook.com/GoJumpNewYork
• Instagraminstagram.com/gojumpnewyork/?hl=en
• Xx.com/nyskydiving
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/long-island-skydiving-center

Compliance2 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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