Jumptown | Skydiving Boston MA & New England Since 1959

31 C Street, Orange, MA 01364 | Get Directions

Open Sunday: 8:00 am to 8:00 pm

70°F • Partly Cloudy • Wind NE at 8mph | Weather

Tandem Skydiving Near Boston
Come to Jumptown - you will be glad you did.
Experienced Skydivers Welcome!

Experience the Thrill!

Look at the amount of excitement you can get from jumping out of a plane at up to 14,000'!

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Professional Instructors

All of our jumpmasters and instructors are certified by the United States Parachute Association and Massachusetts Aeronautics Commission.

Our Staff

The Best Equipment

Jumptown uses the most updated equipment in the region.

Our Gear
Twin Otter

Jumptown's primary aircraft is a Twin Otter. The Twin Otter is also a heavy favorite of skydiving operations across the United States.

Our Aircraft

Experienced Skydivers

Come to Jumptown - Home of the First Commercial Skydiving Center in the United States - New England's flagship Dropzone for New and Innovative Ideas and Options.

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Professional Demonstration Team

The JUMPTOWN Parachute Demonstration Team has been performing demonstration jumps for years throughout New England and providing incomparable visual spectacles for crowds large and small.

Airport

Jumptown is located at Orange Municipal Airport (ORE). Transient tie-downs and fuel available.

Come Skydive at Jumptown

Home of the first commercial skydiving center in the United States, Jumptown is New England's flagship dropzone with a rich history in the sport of skydiving. Only 70 miles west of Boston, we are a full-service facility offering tandem skydiving for first-time jumpers, unique learn to skydive programs and special rates for experienced skydivers.

Jumptown is operated by the Massachusetts Sport Parachute Club, a not-for-profit organization that exists solely for the promotion and enjoyment of skydiving and sport parachuting. It doesn't mean that skydiving is a perfectly safe sport - It's not! It doesn't mean that skydiving is a sport for everyone - It isn't! What it means is that we are a group of jumpers who care about the sport and want to share the experience with others in a careful, controlled manner. Located in Orange, MA, Jumptown is an ideal destination for skydiving Boston, Amherst and New England.

At Jumptown, you are trained in the risks and rewards of becoming a skydiver, be it just for a once in a lifetime experience or a path to self-development. Regardless of what path you choose, you will be a well-informed student and will feel confident putting your trust in our experienced Instructors hands.

I just wanted to be sure I expressed my sincere thanks for a wonderful experience!

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Tandem Skydiving

Ready to cross skydiving off your bucket list? Tandem skydiving is a great way to experience skydiving for the first time! Jump from 13,500 feet and experience the exhilaration of free fall at 120mph safely attached to one of our professional skydiving instructors. The training requirement is a 30-minute class and then off you go! Our safety record is outstanding, our equipment is the best in the industry, and our passion for the sport is infectious. For skydiving Boston, come to Jumptown for the time of your life!

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Learn to Skydive

Learning to skydive is one of the most rewarding and exciting adventures you'll ever experience! If you desire to make skydiving your hobby or your full-time sport, check out our Accelerated Free Fall (AFF) program. Learn to become a solo, certified skydiver through our seven jump progression program or check out our unique AFF skydiving camps. We've been proudly serving the New England and Boston skydiving community since 1959!

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Experienced Skydivers

Up jumpers, sport jumpers, experienced skydivers, fun jumpers... consider Jumptown Skydiving as your home dropzone. We've got a great vibe happening here with a family-oriented feel. We're a close community with a great airplane, facility and passion for the sport.

If you haven't experienced us yet, we hope you'll join our New England skydiving community and give Jumptown a try. We continuously strive to improve our DZ!

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Upcoming Events

Right Now!: Austin Jameson Freefly Organizing; 8:00 am - 8:00 pm | May 19-20
Right Now!: Chris Clark/Rich Hubert RW Camp; 8:00 am - 8:00 pm | May 19-20
In 5 Days: Scott Calantine Wingsuit Organizing; 8:00 am - 8:00 pm | May 26-28

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Recent News

January 26, 2018: Jumptown's 2018 Schedule of Events; The 2018 season is almost upon us and we are so EXCITED! Check out all of the amazing events we've got lined up this season and mark your calendars!
January 3, 2018: How to Make 2018 The Best Year Ever!; It's the dawn of a new year and with it brings hope for a year of change and reaching your full potential. What will make this year extraordinary for you?
November 27, 2017: Looking Back On An Incredible Season; In 2017, Jumptown saw a season of change for the better. With new effective management in place at the helm, we were able to power through and secure a strong finish to the end of the 2017 season, and are perfectly poised for a great year in 2018.

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Articles

May 2, 2018: All About Skydiving Jump Planes; Learn about different skydiving jump planes and why we love jumping from a Twin Otter at Jumptown!
May 1, 2018: Skydiving Parachute Opening; Everyone wants to know what happens if the parachute doesn't open. Learn about how skydiving parachutes open and modern parachute emergency procedures.
April 14, 2018: Wind Tunnels Vs Skydiving; Find out how wind tunnels compare to skydiving and what makes indoor skydiving and regular skydiving great!