FAQ

Minimum age is 18 years.

Exception: 16-17 year olds can jump ONLY with written parental consent AND a parent physically present at the airfield to sign documents.

There is no maximum age limit! People aged 70, 80, and even over 100 have successfully completed tandem jumps. 🎉

For safety and proper harness fit, we use a height/weight ratio. For technical reasons, we cannot perform jumps with people heavier than 105 kg.

Full height/weight table:

For AFF training, maximum weight is 100 kg. If you're close to the limit, contact us before booking!

For tandem jumping — no, if you're generally healthy.

Consult a doctor if you have:

• Heart problems or high blood pressure
• Epilepsy
• Recent surgeries
• Serious back/neck problems

Jumping during pregnancy is not allowed. A doctor's certificate is required for AFF training.

Yes! We provide goggles that fit comfortably over glasses. For contact lens wearers, we offer goggles with reduced ventilation.

Often — yes! We believe the sky belongs to everyone. We have successfully jumped with people with various physical conditions.

Contact us to discuss your situation — we'll work together to make it happen! 💪

4000 meters (approximately 13,000 feet) — this gives you:

• ~60 seconds of freefall at ~200 km/h
• 5-7 minutes of peaceful flight under the canopy with panoramic views

That's almost twice as long as many other places in Europe!

Just a 15-20 minute briefing on jump day:

• Body position ("banana" arch)
• How to exit the aircraft
• How to lift your legs during landing
• Hand signals during the jump

That's it! No special physical preparation needed.

Plan for 2-3 hours at the airfield:

• Registration & documents (30 min)
• Briefing (15 min)
• Waiting & gearing up (30-60 min)
• Flight to altitude (15-20 min)
• Jump (~7 min)
• Post-jump (30 min)

⚠️ Weather conditions may extend waiting time. Keep your day free!

Very gentle with modern parachutes! Before touching the ground, the instructor will ask you to lift your legs at ~90 degrees. The instructor touches down first and controls the landing.

Most landings are soft — either standing up or sliding in on your seat. Nothing like old military jumps!

Our premium experience — a tandem jump from an extreme 5500 meters (18,000 feet). This is one of the highest civilian tandem jumps in Eastern Europe!

An exclusive adventure for those who want the maximum! 🏆

Above 4500 meters, the air becomes too thin for normal breathing over extended periods. To keep you comfortable and alert during the climb (15-20 min), you'll breathe supplemental oxygen through a mask — just like a fighter pilot! ✈️

The mask is removed just before exit — the rapid descent returns you to oxygen-rich air in seconds.

50% more freefall!

These extra 30 seconds give your brain time to overcome the initial shock and truly enjoy the Baltic landscape views!

• ✓ Tandem jump from 5500m with a highly qualified instructor
• ✓ Oxygen system and mask
• ✓ Specialized high-altitude suit and equipment
• ✓ Professional video (~3.5 min edited) and high-resolution photos
• ✓ Commemorative certificate

It's a bit cooler at altitude than on the ground, but don't worry — the aircraft cabin is warm, and the freefall is so fast you'll barely notice the temperature difference!

Clothing by season:

April, May, October, November: We recommend thermal layers underneath, warm gloves, and double socks.

June, July, August, early September: A tracksuit or even shorts is enough!

💡 Contact our team before your jump — we'll recommend the exact clothing based on the specific day's weather conditions.

Accelerated Freefall — the fastest path to becoming a solo skydiver. From the first jump, you have your own parachute. Instructors initially hold onto you, gradually letting go as your skills develop.

Skydive Latvia is the only dropzone in the Baltics with USPA and FAI certification — your license is recognized worldwide!

Ground school (4-6 hours): Theory on equipment, aerodynamics, body position, and emergency procedures.

Levels 1-3: Jumps with two instructors holding onto you — learn stability and parachute deployment.

Levels 4-7: One instructor — learn turns, forward movement, and more complex maneuvers.

Level 8: Graduation jump — you exit solo and demonstrate full competence!

All jumps from 4000m with a full 60-second freefall for practice.

Intensive: With good weather, you can complete all 8 levels in 3-5 days

Typical: Most students finish over several weekends

Full A-License: Requires 25 jumps, typically 2-3 months

Completely normal — most students repeat 1-2 levels. You simply practice until you master the skill. Repeat jumps are paid separately at a discounted rate.

Don't be embarrassed about extra practice — the goal is to make you a safe, confident skydiver!

Our AFF instructor team is one of the most experienced in the Baltics:

You can book a jump online at skydive.lv:

• OXYGEN JUMP →
• TANDEM JUMP →
• AFF TRAINING →

Choose your date, time, and pay to confirm. Gift cards can be used during booking. Summer weekends fill up fast — book early!

Skydiving is dependent on weather conditions, so precise times can often only be scheduled at the last minute.

We will send you information asking you to confirm your arrival one day before your chosen jump date, when the weather forecast is more accurate.

The entire activity — arrival, training, climb, and jump — takes an average of about 3 hours.

• Bring lace-up athletic shoes
• Fitted athletic clothing to wear under the special skydiving suit
• We'll provide the special suit and goggles on site
• If you want to jump in your own clothes — that's possible, just note they may get dirty

Avoid: Sandals, high heels, boots with hooks, loose/flowing clothing

Hair: Long hair must be tied back — braids work best

Jewelry: Remove all jewelry and watches. Empty your pockets.

• ✓ Valid ID document (required!)
• ✓ Hair tie if needed
• ✓ Sunscreen for waiting time
• ✓ Patience and flexibility (delays happen!)

Eat: Yes — a light meal 1-2 hours before. Don't skip meals (increases nausea risk).

Drink: Plenty of water.

Absolutely NO alcohol or drugs — zero tolerance, you will be refused!

Skydiving is 100% weather dependent. We can't jump in rain, low cloud cover, or strong wind.

If weather doesn't permit:

• We'll contact you (usually evening or morning before)
• Weather cancellation = free reschedule to another date
• If you arrive and weather is questionable, you can wait for improvement

Yes! Spectators are welcome in the viewing area at Limbaži Airfield. They can watch the takeoff, see you land with the parachute, and celebrate your landing!

⚠️ Children must be supervised at all times — it's an active airfield zone.

No — strict safety rule. Cameras can snag on parachute lines. Only skydivers with 200+ jumps are allowed to wear cameras.

Our professionals will capture your adventure safely and with much better quality! 📹

Along with you and the tandem instructor, a professional cameraman also jumps, capturing the preparation process and the flight itself in both video and high-quality photos.

The cameraman has another positive quality — falling right in front of your eyes, they'll smile, wave, and entertain you in various ways, helping you relax and get maximum enjoyment from the jump! 😊

Video and photos are carefully processed and edited so you receive a professional result. Typically, materials are ready within a few days after the jump.

Video and photos are already included in the Oxygen Jump package!

Skydive Latvia is an association of eternally young-at-heart skydivers with shared values, interests, life philosophy, and goals, as well as the ability to rejoice and derive maximum pleasure from all the indescribable emotions that the sky, earth, and the sport of skydiving can give us.

Jumps are organized and conducted by Latvia's most experienced instructors with more than 15-25 years of international skydiving experience.

Jumps are conducted at Limbaži Airfield, where you can see the most beautiful panoramas in the Baltics. The airfield is located one hour's drive from Riga.

📍 Address:
Langači – Limbaži Airfield
Limbaži parish, LV-4001

📍 View on map →

🗓️ Operating hours: Friday to Sunday, depending on weather

📅 Season: April to October

The fantastic Pilatus Porter PC-6/B2-H4, known as the best aircraft for skydiving activities!

In 15 minutes, it will lift you to a dizzying 4000 meters altitude, giving you a full 60 seconds of freefall — almost twice as much as many other places in Europe!

Gift cards can be purchased on our website skydive.lv in the Gift Cards → section

Cards are available for various amounts or specific products (Tandem Jump, Oxygen Jump, AFF).

After purchase, you'll receive a digital gift card with a unique code that can be printed or sent electronically.

Already have a Skydive Latvia gift card? Great!

To book a jump with a gift card:

1. Go to the desired product (Tandem, Oxygen Jump, or AFF)
2. Choose a date and time
3. Enter the gift card code during checkout
4. Confirm your reservation

Detailed instructions: How to use a gift card →