About Skydive Bend

Our Story

Proud to share
the sport we love.

Located in beautiful Madras, Oregon, Skydive Bend is the only skydiving center serving Central Oregon. We’re honored to share the phenomenal sport of skydiving in one of the most picturesque places on planet Earth. We are a tandem-only dropzone, meaning we are fully committed to first time skydivers and those who love to skydive without having to complete copious training.

It also means the seats on our aircraft are reserved for you – as long as the weather* cooperates, you won’t be subject to long wait times.

* Psst! We average 300 days of sunshine per year! What are you waiting for? Get up here!

Two people tandem skydiving, mid-air after jumping from a plane. The person in front wears glasses and a blue harness, smiling with excitement. The instructor is behind, guiding the descent. The sky is clear and bright blue.
Two people tandem skydiving against a clear blue sky. The instructor, wearing sunglasses, is positioned above the other person, who is smiling with arms spread wide. Both are secured by a harness, and a parachute is visible at the top.
Two people tandem skydiving from a small airplane against a clear blue sky. The instructor is behind, and both are equipped with parachutes, experiencing free fall after jumping from the plane.

Our Core Values

We operate with a carefully crafted set of core values that inform everything we do.

  • Safety is our #1 priority. – We will always value safety over profitability.
  • Customer experience is everyone’s business. – We are committed to delivering stellar customer service.
  • Feedback makes us better. – We value positive and constructive input.

If you see our core values in action, share your experience with us. And if you see us stumble, please share that too. We want to be awesome every single day.

In Good Company

Skydive Bend is a USPA member dropzone owned and operated by Jake Strain and Luke Church, both of whom have decades in the sport, many thousands of jumps, and extensive experience running a dropzone.

Our sister dropzones – Skydive The Gulf and Skydive St. Louis – are also located in fantastic parts of the country. With thousands of five-star reviews between them, our skydiving centers are known for professionalism, quality of experience, and excellent customer service.

Two skydivers in jumpsuits and helmets smile on a grassy field. One holds a GoPro, and both wear sunglasses. A small plane is visible in the background on a runway under a clear blue sky.
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Adventure Is Calling

Skydive Bend is the only skydiving center in Central Oregon – come and get your share of high fives and high desert vibes! Our views are beyond beautiful, our team is top-notch, and our gear and facilities are best in class … all we’re missing is you! Get after it!

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