Frequently Asked Questions

Skydive Perris is conveniently located at 2091 Goetz Road, Perris, CA 92570. By car, we’re only a half hour from Riverside, an hour give or take from Los Angeles, and about 75 minutes from San Diego, and Long Beach. Be mindful when mapping your driving route to the dropzone if you’re coming from the South – Google Maps will steer you wrong right when you’re almost here!

We’re also easily accessible by Metrolink and the Temecula Air Shuttle.

Our wind tunnel is open year round, Friday through Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The tunnel is closed Monday through Thursday.

Outdoor skydiving takes place seven days a week, year round, closing only on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Weather permitting, we open Monday through Friday at 8:30 a.m. and on Saturday, Sunday, and holidays at 7:30 a.m. We close when the jumping’s done or the sun sets – whichever comes first!

Directions from Los Angeles

• Go South on 101 from North Main Street (0.5 miles)
• Merge onto US-101 South/Santa Ana Freeway South (0.8 miles)
• Keep right to take US-101 South/Santa Ana Freeway South toward I-5 South/CA-60 East (1.41 miles)
• Merge onto CA-60 East/Pomona Freeway East toward Pomona (24.94 miles)
• Keep left to take I-215 South/CA-60 East/Escondido Freeway South/Moreno Valley Freeway East toward Pomona/Riverside (32.31 miles)
• Keep right to take I-215 South/Escondido Freeway South toward San Diego (15.56 miles)
• Take the Ethanac Road exit, EXIT 14 (0.29 miles)
• Turn right onto Ethanac Road (1.89 miles)
• Turn right onto Goetz Road (1.31 miles)
• Skydive Perris is located at Perris Valley Airport-L65 at 2091 Goetz Road

Directions from San Diego

• Head East on Broadway towards Broadway (0.4 miles)
• Turn left onto 11th Avenue (0.3 miles)
• Keep left to continue on CA-163 North, follow signs for Escondido (7.1 miles)
• Use the left lanes to turn slightly left to stay on CA-163 North (4.0 miles)
• Merge onto I-15 North (50.6 miles)
• Keep right at the fork to continue on I-215 North, follow signs for Riverside/San Bernardino (13.9 miles)
• Take Exit 14 for Ethanac Road (0.3 miles)
• Turn left onto Ethanac Road (2.0 miles)
• Turn Right onto Goetz Road (1.4 miles)
• Skydive Perris is located at Perris Valley Airport- L-65

Note: DO NOT turn right on Mapes Road. Keep going 1/2 mile until you reach the Skydive Perris main entrance at 2091 Goetz Road.

Yes. The Metrolink 91/Perris Valley Line trains operate Monday through Friday, stopping at Perris South and Perris Downtown stations – both about two miles from the dropzone. Weekend service is limited.

Yes, the Temecula Air Shuttle. They operate private and rideshare shuttle service to and from regional airports in Southern California, including LAX, San Diego (SAN), Ontario (ONT), John Wayne (SNA), and Cross Border Xpress (CBX). Be sure to check availability with Temecula Air Shuttle within five days of your trip.

Reservations are highly recommended for indoor skydiving. If we have availability, we accommodate walk-ins too. We happily extend our hours for parties, groups, and training.

Book online, or reserve by phone seven days a week between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Yes, all participants making an indoor skydive must have a Consent Form/Waiver on file ahead of entering the flight chamber.

You can fill out the waiver online or we can email you a PDF of the waiver ahead of your reservation. Without a waiver on file, you will not be able to enter the flight chamber.

Absolutely! The more the merrier. The Observation Deck is the perfect spot for your pals to watch you fly in the glass chamber of the wind tunnel. They’ll see your entire flying session!

You and your guests are welcome to check out other areas of the dropzone too. We have an excellent on-site restaurant called The Bombshelter that’s open for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and celebratory drinks. Remember – anyone flying in the tunnel must wait until after their flight to drink alcohol.

We have a swimming pool, as well! Encourage your guests to pack their swimsuits and towels (you too!) and lounge by the pool while enjoying a fantastic view of the landing area. Individuals under age 16 must be supervised at all times.

Dogs are not allowed on the dropzone for safety reasons. If you or a member of your hype crew are supported by a service dog, please let us know ahead of time.

The Skydive Perris restaurant and bar – The Bombshelter – serves delicious food and ice-cold beverages seven days a week, and hosts a number of great events. The restaurant overlooks the pool, offers outdoor dining, and guarantees a clear line of sight to the landing area.

Hours of Operation

• Monday – Thursday: 8am to 8pm
• Friday: 8am to 11pm
• Saturday: 7am to Midnight
• Sunday: 7am to 8pm
• First Sunday, Monthly: Car & Airplane Show 4pm to 7pm

Remember – anyone flying in the tunnel must wait until after their flight to drink alcohol.

Yes – parking is free and, unless we’re hosting an event, plentiful.

• Indoor Skydivers: Park near the building that looks like a spaceship from the 1950’s … that’s our wind tunnel!
• Adrenal-IN Skydivers: Your best-of-both-worlds experience will start with indoor skydiving and end with real-deal, outdoor skydiving. Park where it makes sense for your day, but definitely park near the tunnel if you’re in a hurry!
• The Bombshelter & Pool: Dining at The Bombshelter or having a dip while your loved one has a grand day of adventure? Park near the end of the lot for a quick walk to the action.
• Skydivers: Don’t grab the first spot you see or you’ll have a bit of a walk to the skydiving school. Keep driving and park somewhere near the end.

That’s a big YES! We offer a variety of experiences and have excellent event spaces – tell us what you want to do and our Event Coordinator will help you plan it all out! Check out our Plan Your Event page for more details or give us a call or send us an inquiry email.

Yes! Check out our Field Trips & STEM page for school and summer camp experiences, and see the section on Field Trip questions below. Also check out our Kids Club page to learn about how your little flyer can score big tunnel time!

Indoor skydiving is an activity that almost anyone can do, including those with disabilities. Flying in a vertical wind tunnel very closely mimics skydiving freefall without you ever having to step foot in an airplane! A wall-to-wall cushion of air fully supports you, allowing you to freely and safely enjoy the most incredible feeling of flight!

You will be accompanied by an instructor throughout your first flight experience. They will guide you through a short training session, help you gear up to fly, take you into the flight chamber, and provide a safe, one-on-one, 60-second flying experience. Having acquired some of the skills needed to safely fly your body, your instructor will give you less guidance on your second 60-second flight. Purchasing a multi-flight package will allow you to continue flying and develop your flight skills.

Once you have some indoor skydiving experience under your belt, you will be considered a Return Flyer and you will engage in higher levels of learning. Return Flyers typically work with a Tunnel Coach/Instructor and participate in organized learning events.

We welcome ages 3+ or individuals over 36″ tall at the Skydive Perris wind tunnel – there’s no maximum age! Flyers under age 18 must have a waiver signed by a parent/guardian.

Yes, maximum weight limits are in place for the safety of the flyer and the instructor. People under 6 feet can weigh a maximum of 250 lbs; those over 6 feet can weigh up to 260 lbs.

There is no weight minimum because we manually control the wind speed in the tunnel. Smaller flyers are not in danger of receiving too much wind for their body size.

Indoor skydivers should be in good physical shape to fly. If you have health-related questions, please call us before booking a flight.

• Shoulders: The significant wind and arched position can place stress on your shoulders; participants with weak shoulders or prior shoulder dislocations should not fly.

• Back: Your body will be in an arched position with your hips forwards. If you have back issues that prevent you from forming this body position should not fly.
• Injuries: Previous injuries that may be re-injured by slight bumping or twisting of your body could also be problematic.
• Pregnancy: You should not skydive while pregnant.
• Other Health Issues: Any other serious health issues should be cleared by a physician prior to flying.

Potentially – many people with differing difficulties have experienced the joys of tunnel flight. Generally, people who have a hearing impairment, vision impairment, an amputation, or paraplegia are possible indoor skydiving candidates; those who have quadriplegia are not.

Everybody is different; please call us directly or email our tunnel team to discuss your particular abilities. If we are unable to make a decision about your candidacy over the phone, we may ask that you visit the tunnel to speak with an instructor in person. Safety first, always.

It is critical for you and your instructor to communicate without issue. A number of our instructors speak languages other than English, but there is no guarantee that your language will be represented at the dropzone on the day of your tunnel flight. Please contact us with specific language questions.

Absolutely. Our indoor skydiving simulator is safe and fun for First Time Flyers of ALL ages. Packages include flight training and gear.

Each flight is one minute in duration, which is equivalent to a skydive from 12,500 feet! Flight time per person will vary on the flight package purchased. Our packages range from two to 20 flights, with our most popular package being the four-flight Gold Package.

Our most affordable package is the two-flight Bronze Package, i.e. two 60-second flights. This doesn’t seem long until you consider the fact that a standard skydive from 12,500 feet above the ground includes 60 seconds of freefall.

People in decent physical shape tend to find two minutes of tunnel time to be just right. Those who are in average or above average physical shape may enjoy more flight time. Like any other sport, the more you do it the better you get.

The time it takes to make an indoor skydive will vary based on the number of flyers in your group. Check-in takes 10 to 20 minutes, followed by a 30-minute training class, and roughly 10 minutes to gear up. Flight blocks can be from two to 30 minutes long, depending on group size and the number of flyers in your block. Plan for an hour to 90 minutes for your entire group’s experience.

Indoor skydiving can be dangerous without the proper training. Before your flight, your instructor will provide you with a safety and training briefing, explaining how to execute the proper body position and communicate once you are in the tunnel. There is also time allotted for you to get suited up, and to take turns in the tunnel with other flyers who have also purchased flight time.

Indoor skydiving mimics the sensation of freefall identically! Skydivers from around the world train in wind tunnels because it’s so similar to skydiving freefall.

Although indoor skydiving can help progress your skills for the sky, it is not the same as outdoor skydiving. In compliance with the United States Parachute Association (USPA), you must complete a learn to skydive course before you can jump solo or with friends. Check out the Perris Skydiving Program (PSP) to learn more about learning to skydive, or scratch your itch for altitude and make a tandem with us!

Indoor skydiving gets its name from the thrill-seeking sport of skydiving, but the similarities between the two pretty much end after the freefall comparison.

• Wind is generated to create the needed vertical wind flow to support an indoor skydiver. It simulates the conditions found in freefall without the need to jump from a great height.
• Because the wind tunnel environment is controlled, a wider range of flyers can take part in the experience – including children as young as three!
• Skydivers jumping from 12,500 feet get between 45 and 60 seconds of freefall, then they have to repack their parachute and go back up to altitude to do it again. It can take hours or even all day to make 10 jumps. In the tunnel, one flight yields 60 seconds of freefall time. You can make the equivalent of 10 jumps in 10 minutes!
• For the most part, indoor skydiving eliminates weather as a factor. This means you can fly even when it’s windy, raining, or snowing outside!

Yes! Like skydiving, indoor skydiving is a worldwide sport. What’s more, kids can compete in indoor skydiving competitions whereas, in most cases, you have to be 18 to compete in skydiving comps.

In 2014, indoor skydiving was even recognized by the World Air Sports Federation (FAI) and now FAI competitions take place across the globe. There are numerous disciplines to choose from that are judged based on different criteria.

Everyone progresses at a different rate. Learning how to confidently, competently fly in the wind tunnel is a long journey that requires practice, consistency, time, and coaching.

It depends on your chosen indoor skydiving experience! We offer a number of packages and fantastic add-ons. Check out our First Time Flyers page for details. (Not your first indoor skydive? Check out our Return Flyers page.)

Yes, we provide you with all of the necessary equipment to make an indoor skydive: jumpsuit, helmet, goggles, and earplugs. Jumpsuits are usually baggy to create drag and lift for the new flyer, and most of our helmets are an open face model, meaning goggles are required to protect the eyes. You can rent a full face helmet if you prefer.

Please arrive at your scheduled flight time for paperwork and training completion. If you are late by 10 or more minutes, we may have to reschedule you to a later flight time.

We will provide you with a jumpsuit to wear over your street clothing. Underneath, we recommend wearing comfortable clothing that’s appropriate for the season. The temperature inside the tunnel is the same as outside, so dress accordingly. Close-fitting athletic clothing is best. We can provide you with gloves.

We require closed-toe, lace-up shoes. Tennis, running, or skate shoes are ideal – no heels, boots, or sandals.

Long hair should be secured in a low ponytail at the base of your hair line or in braids that sit close to your head.

Yes, just let your instructor know that you wear glasses or contacts and they’ll provide you with the appropriate protective goggles. If you have multiple pairs of glasses, wear the most low-profile pair so that your goggles securely fit over them. You can rent a full face helmet if you prefer.

Definitely. Eat as if you’re going to work out at the gym – not so heavy that you feel sluggish and sick; not so little that you feel faint and jittery. You want healthy food in your stomach that will sustain you throughout your indoor skydiving experience and withstand the adrenaline rush you might experience during your flight.

Hit up our on-site restaurant, The Bombshelter, if hunger or thirst strikes while you’re with us. Remember – anyone making an indoor skydive must wait until after their flight to drink alcohol.

Hydration is key when doing any exciting activity. Drink water and other good-for-you liquids. Alcohol and other intoxicants are prohibited before indoor skydiving; no exceptions. There’ll be plenty of time to celebrate after your flight!

For safety reasons, all new flyers go into the flight chamber one at a time with a qualified instructor. The rest of the group will be together in the antechamber where they’ll have a clear view of their group member in flight — and, of course, cheer each other on!

We offer programs that teach the fundamentals of indoor skydiving so that you can eventually fly with other people.

Visit The Bombshelter, our on-site restaurant and bar, go tandem skydiving, lounge by our resort-style swimming pool, or visit our gear store. We also regularly host skydiving events and competitions, which are open to the public for viewing – visit our Events page for more info.

Kids Club is best enjoyed by children between the ages of 5 and 17. Please give us a call if you have questions about the age of your kids and their ability to participate in Kids Club.

Sessions range from 60 to 90 minutes in duration, depending on the number of participants in attendance and the activities planned for the session.

Kids Club sessions are offered every other Saturday. We also host competitions, theme nights, costume days, and much more.

Participation is limited to 10 kids per session.

Yes, everything needed to participate in Kids Club is provided to session attendees.

Regular Kids Club sessions are $95 per participant. Special events are individually priced. Please give us a call for additional Kids Club pricing details.

We ask that parents/caregivers stay on or near the premises during Kids Club sessions. Parents/caregivers are welcome to grab a bite at The Bombshelter or have a dip in the pool while they wait!

Our most frequent field trip guests are in grades 5 through 12.

We easily accommodate groups of up to 70 people per field trip. We take 12 students at a time into the antechamber. Larger groups may be divided in order to maximize field trip time and student experience.

Each student will fly for two minutes in the tunnel – the equivalent of two skydives from 12,500 feet above the ground! High flights are available as an add-on for an additional fee.

Yes! Spectator areas are set up in our indoor facility. The glass flight chamber allows on-lookers to see every moment of the action – a jaw-dropping view that makes the wait time fly by!

Yes. To be eligible to participate in an indoor skydive, each student will need to have a completed waiver on file. Parents can fill out the waiver online or we can email a PDF of the waiver for teachers to distribute to students ahead of the field trip. Students without a waiver on file on the day of the field trip will not be able to enter the flight chamber.

At Skydive Perris, we offer standard field trips and customized field trips. The cost of your field trip will depend on the options you choose for your students. Please see our Field Trips & STEM page for details.

Please call 951.940.4290 or email STEM@skydiveperris.com to plan and book your field trip. A deposit is required at the time of booking, with the balance due on the day of the field trip.

What does the standard indoor skydiving field trip include?

A standard indoor skydiving field trip at Skydive Perris includes:

• Dedicated field trip planner; your point of contact throughout the field trip experience
• Field trip admission, materials, and indoor skydiving gear
• 2 one-minute indoor skydiving flights per person, accompanied by an instructor
• USB Drive with individual photos and flight footage (1 per group)
• Personalized Flight Certificate each
• Parachute packing demonstration
• Skydive demonstration
• Aircraft showcase

Larger groups may be divided in order to maximize field trip time and student experience. For example, one group may go indoor skydiving while the other tours the facility, and then switch.

Yes! Please call 951.940.4290 or email STEM@skydiveperris.com to plan and book your field trip. Our Event Coordinator will be glad to help you customize a package for your group and budget.

The duration of your field trip will depend on the field trip experience you select. If time is of particular concern, please make sure to discuss constraints when designing your field trip with our Event Coordinator.

To reschedule or cancel a field trip, you must connect with our team with more than 72 hours notice to receive a refund of your deposit.

Flights can be rescheduled with 24-48 hours notice. Less than 24 hours notice will result in forfeiture of your deposit.

Please call the wind tunnel or contact us by email in order to cancel or modify your field trip.

Yes – field trip participants have lunch on the flight line! Students will be able to watch planes takeoff and land, and see skydivers under parachute and touch down, from a safe distance.

Discounted lunch options are available when ordered in advance from our on-site restaurant, The Bombshelter. Drinks are provided. Students can also bring bagged lunch from home or school.

Our Teacher Resource Guide includes an overview of the physics and physical science lesson we will administer during your indoor skydiving field trip. The Guide details how Newton’s Laws of Motion relate to skydiving.

Indoor skydiving is operated in a controlled environment that provides a safe experience for everyone. With any activity there will always be potential risks involved. However, because all the variables are controlled, the risk of injury is minimal.

Yes, for safety purposes, there is always an instructor inside the flight chamber. Once you become an experienced flyer and are able to perform movements safely on your own, you will be given more freedom to explore flight. Until you reach a safe level of proficiency, an instructor will stay in the door for spotting purposes.

On a tandem skydive, you’re attached to a highly-experienced tandem instructor who does pretty much all of the work. To be successful in the flight chamber, you need to learn the proper body positions and skills before you can fly on your own.

Once you enter into the wind, you won’t be able to speak or communicate with your instructor using words. Instructors use a series of hand signals that indicate different corrections to your body position – you’ll learn about these signals during your pre-flight training session. Instructors also communicate with the person controlling the wind speed, requesting different speeds for different purposes.

Lift involves surface area. The more surface area you present to the wind, the slower you fall; presenting less means falling faster. Beginners fly in a belly-to-earth body position, presenting maximal surface area to the wind, allowing you to fall slower. Instructors typically stand, presenting minimal surface area, allowing them to fall faster so they can guide the student.

With outdoor, tandem skydiving, you are securely attached to a tandem instructor by way of a harness. With indoor skydiving, you are not attached to anyone or anything. Once your instructor feels that you are in a safe and stable body position they will let go and you can fly on your own!

No, with indoor skydiving you experience the thrill of freefall without jumping off of or into anything. Standing at the entry door, you simply lean forward into the column of air and begin to fly! You don’t feel the roller coaster effect or that butterflies in your stomach feeling. That feeling is caused by rapid acceleration from 0 mph to a higher speed. With indoor skydiving, you’re just into a column of air and maintaining body position.

First time flyers typically fly within arm’s reach of the instructor to ensure safety and so you can communicate. Once you learn how to fly your body in the proper position and maneuver on your own, you can go as far as the flight chamber allows!

If you choose a package that includes High Flight, your instructor will fly you higher and faster than you could fly on your own. It gives you a taste of what it’s like to fly like a pro flyer!

First time flyers remain in a belly-to-earth body position. If you are doing well on your own, some instructors may assist you in certain maneuvers, but you will not have the necessary control to safely perform advanced tricks and flips solo on your first flight.

The wind is significant in the flight chamber, but it does not impede your ability to breathe. Those who say it’s hard to breathe are oftentimes subconsciously holding their breath out of nervousness or as an instinctive reaction to the wind. Being intentional to relax your body and breathe relieves the discomfort.

A full face helmet takes the sensation of the wind in your face completely out of the equation. We provide open face helmets; full face helmets are available to rent.

There are fans in the wind tunnel, but they pull you up rather than push you up! The first wind tunnels had large fans or propellers that would push you up from underneath, but these led to turbulent and unstable air. The Skydive Perris wind tunnel incorporates a balanced, five-motor system located at the top of the flight chamber that pulls you up through smooth, stable wind.