Des Moines Skydivers

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Great club operated dropzone. Huge hanger with plenty of padded packing. Climate controlled packing loft open to for those scorching or freezing days. Good mix of RW, FF, CRW and wingsuit. Riggers/coaches/instructors usually available. We own a Cessna 182 but Caravans and Otters are leased regula...

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Aircraft

C182 & Leased Turbines

Costs

AFF courses available at 200 USD
Tandem jumps from 225 USD
Jump tickets at 25 USDto 13500ft
Video available at 100 USD

Restrictions

USPA membership Required
AADs Not Required
Hook turns Allowed

Weather Conditions

This location offers very good jumping conditions year-round with mild temperatures averaging 11°C, moderate wind speeds around 21 km/h, and mostly cloudy skies. The best months for skydiving are typically May, June, July, August, September, offering optimal weather conditions.

Temperature

11.3°C

Average

Wind Speed

20.6 km/h

Average

Cloud Cover

54%

Average

Best Months for Skydiving

MayJuneJulyAugustSeptember

Weather data based on historical averages from Open-Meteo

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