Visiting Skydive DeLand & the NAS DeLand Museum
Quick answer: DeLand Municipal Airport (1600 Flightline Blvd) is home to Skydive DeLand (Skydiving Capital of the World, daily 8a–sunset) and the DeLand Naval Air Station Museum. Spectating is free. Tandem jumps from ~$250. Allow 1–2 hrs to watch, 4+ hrs for a tandem jump experience. Free on-site parking.
Getting there
Skydive DeLand: 1600 Flightline Blvd, DeLand, FL 32724NAS Museum: 910 Biscayne Blvd, DeLand, FL 32724
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Plan your visit
Spectating (free)
Public observation area near the landing zone. Watching tandems and experienced skydivers descend is the signature DeLand activity — and it's free. Allow at least an hour for multiple loads. Bring water on hot days; shade is limited.
Tandem jump booking
Book at skydivedeland.com. Typical experience: 4–5 hours at the drop zone (check-in, ground training, gear up, flight to altitude, freefall, landing). Weather cancellations happen — keep the day flexible.
Weight & health limits
Tandem weight limits typically cap around 220–240 lbs. Heart, neck, or back conditions may require medical clearance. Call to discuss specific concerns before booking.
NAS DeLand Museum
The DeLand Naval Air Station Museum is at 910 Biscayne Blvd, on the opposite side of the airfield from Skydive DeLand. Historically open Saturdays 10a–2p; volunteer-operated. Free admission (donations welcome). Exhibits cover the 1942–1946 WWII dive-bomber training base that occupied this airport.
On-site café
The Perfect Spot at Skydive DeLand serves breakfast and lunch. Open to the public; popular with spectators waiting for loads.
Accessibility
The observation area and main Skydive DeLand building are paved and step-free. Confirm specific accommodations with Skydive DeLand when booking — tandem jumps have weight and health restrictions that may affect ADA-planning conversations.
What you'll see
Skydive DeLand operates loads of 22 jumpers per lift, multiple lifts per day — tandems, experienced formation teams, and training jumps. The landing zone is a grass field in plain view of the observation area. Canopies open at roughly 5,000 ft; freefall time is about 60 seconds.
Across the airfield, the NAS DeLand Museum preserves the 1942–1946 history of this site when it was a U.S. Navy training base for the SBD Dauntless dive bomber — the plane credited with sinking four Japanese aircraft carriers at the Battle of Midway. Exhibits include a restored Master of Arms residence, period photographs, and artifacts from the base's three-year operational life.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Skydive DeLand?
- 1600 Flightline Blvd, DeLand, FL 32724 — at DeLand Municipal Airport, about 10 minutes east of Downtown DeLand.
- Can I spectate without jumping?
- Yes — there's a public observation area and open grass near the landing zone. Watching is free and you can stay as long as you like.
- How much does a tandem jump cost?
- Tandem jumps typically start around $250 and go up with add-ons (video, photos). Confirm current pricing at skydivedeland.com.
- What's the weight limit for a tandem jump?
- Most operators cap tandem jumps around 220–240 lbs. Confirm specific limits with Skydive DeLand when booking — they occasionally adjust by season.
- When is the NAS DeLand Museum open?
- Historically Saturdays 10a–2p. Confirm current hours at delandnavalairmuseum.org before your visit — the museum is volunteer-operated.
- Where should I park?
- Free on-site parking at Skydive DeLand. The NAS Museum has its own parking on the opposite side of the airfield at 910 Biscayne Blvd.
- Is there a restaurant on-site?
- Yes — The Perfect Spot café at Skydive DeLand serves breakfast and lunch. Open to the public; popular with spectators.
- Can I take photos?
- Yes — personal photography is welcome in public areas. Drone flying is prohibited over an active airfield; don't even ask.
Visitor information last verified April 2026. Tandem jump pricing, museum hours, and weight limits change — confirm at skydivedeland.com and delandnavalairmuseum.org before your visit.