Experienced Jumpers Welcome
We love fun jumpers. Whether you live nearby or are just passing through, come join us for a weekend of jumping.
We're a small Cessna 182 drop zone in Abilene, Kansas, 2 miles south of I-70. Jumps run $20 for a hop and pop up to $25 from 10,000 feet, gear rental is $5, and dues are $30 per semester or $50 per year, or $10 for a single weekend if you're just passing through. AADs are recommended but not required.
Overview
Small Cessna drop zone, wide-open landing area. We're just 2 miles south of I-70 in Abilene, KS, at Abilene Municipal Airport, 801 S Washington St. AADs are recommended but not required. Need gear? We have student gear available to rent.
We're the Kansas State University Parachute Club, jumping here since 1964, and we own both the plane and the drop zone. We jump year-round and we're most active March through October.
Relocating to the area or planning a visit? Email [email protected] or call 785-268-7235. Before you drive out, check live jump conditions for winds at Abilene.
2026 experienced jumper prices
- Full altitude, 10,000 ft: $25
- Hop and pop, a low exit at about 5,000 ft where you open right away: $20
- Club dues, required for all jumpers: $30 per semester or $50 per year, or $10 for a single weekend if you're just passing through, one time only
- Licensed non-members add $4 per jump. Making 7 or more jumps? Just pay dues.
- Gear rental, Nav 260 or Nav 220: $5 per jump
- All charges are paid before you leave the drop zone.
See the full experienced pricing and facilities.
Nearby towns
We're located:
- Within 30 minutes of Salina, Chapman, and Junction City
- Within 1 hour of Manhattan, Fort Riley, McPherson, and Clay Center
- Within 2 hours of Topeka, Lawrence, Hays, Wichita, Hutchinson, and Emporia
Facilities
Aircraft
We jump from N71560, a Cessna 182M with an upgraded engine and a Hartzell prop. This model of 182 has a slightly wider body than others, so you’ll notice the extra elbow room on the way up to altitude.
Packing area
Carpeted packing with free rubber bands (size large), plenty of pull-up cords, and packing weights.
Pricing
2026 regular jumps
Cash or check prices. Additional fees apply for credit card and PayPal transactions.
- 3,000 to 5,000 ft: $20
- 6,000 ft: $21
- 7,000 ft: $22
- 8,000 ft: $23
- 9,000 ft: $24
- 10,000 ft: $25
For licensed non-members, add $4 per jump. Making 7 or more jumps? Just pay membership dues.
2026 membership dues
Dues are $30 per semester or $50 per year, or $10 for a single weekend if you're just passing through, one time only. Membership is required for all jumpers.
Gear rental: $5 per jump
We have 7 Navigator 260 rigs and 1 Nav 220 rig for rental. For smaller canopies, up-jumpers with multiple rigs may be willing to rent to you directly. During First Jump Courses, first jumpers get priority on club gear.
Questions about pricing? Call 785-268-7235.
Coming out this weekend?
Check the winds first, then email [email protected] or call 785-268-7235 so we know to expect you.