Skydiving Safely
N398A

14 Passenger King Air B90


Rich Winstock
Our Airport:

Calverton Enterprise Airpark

GrummanIt all started in 1986. Ray Maynard and his ragged band of skydivers, wallowing in the sand and dust, waiting, hoping, praying for a better place to jump. In the distance we saw the untouchable airfield. US government property, no trespassing under penalty of death. Area 51. Never did we think that skydivers would ever be allowed in those hallowed grounds. But then when we least expected, September 20th, 2000, our dream came true, we were allowed in. The uncut grass, the herds of deer, the huge runways were now ours. Out on runway 14-32 that night, the dream came alive.

Skydive Long Island is located in CALVERTON, NY on the site of a now non-functioning military manufacturer's plant. Once home to Grumman, builders of the F-14 and Lunar Modules, it is now home to skydivers. The airport is HUGE (about 2,900 acres to be exact) and has the largest landing area in the US! We use a 10,000-foot-long runway, and have a 5-acre landing area along the taxiway!

We invite you to visit, one and ALL!! It's simply Beautiful! "The best kept secret in America, according to the United States Department of Gravity"!!!

Calverton Airport

Our Facilities Include:

  • 2,900 Acre Airport
  • 2 Full-Time Turbine Aircraft seating up to 19 Passengers
  • Gear Rentals
  • Gear Sales
  • Load Organizing
  • Freefly & RW & Wingsuit Coaching Available
  • Full Time Rigging Services on Site
  • Indoor Packing Area
  • Creepers
  • Mock Up for pre-jump practice exits
  • Shaded Loading Area
  • Video Rooms
  • Lounge
  • On-Site Catering
  • AFF Classroom
  • Indoor Restrooms
  • Showers
  • Soda & Snack Vending Machines
  • Picnic Tables and Free Spectator Viewing Area
Our Facilities

We have a brand new facility at the airport!

A 23,000 sq. ft. hangar on 16.3 acres of land!

PHOTOS to come!

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