Skydiving in the Bay Area for More Than 30 Years
Bay Area Skydiving has welcomed first-time jumpers, students, and experienced skydivers to our Byron, California drop zone for decades. Our focus is on professional instruction, well-maintained equipment, a welcoming skydiving community, and creating unforgettable experiences in the sky.
Years of Experience
More than three decades of serving the Bay Area skydiving community from our Byron drop zone.
Skydiving Experiences
From first-time tandem jumpers to experienced skydivers, thousands of people have taken to the sky with Bay Area Skydiving.
Safety-Focused Operations
Professional instruction, maintained equipment, thorough training, and established skydiving procedures are central to our operation.
Why Choose Bay Area Skydiving?
Whether you're planning your first tandem jump or returning to the sport, our goal is to provide a professional, welcoming experience from arrival to landing.
Experienced Instructors
Our instructor team brings thousands of jumps and years of skydiving experience to the drop zone.
Modern Equipment
Our skydiving equipment is maintained as part of our commitment to professional operations and dependable jump experiences.
Female Instructors Available
Experienced female tandem instructors are available on staff. Contact us when booking if you have an instructor preference.
Incredible Northern California Views
Take in expansive Northern California scenery as you climb to altitude above our Byron drop zone.
Welcoming Skydiving Community
From your first tandem jump to experienced fun jumping, Bay Area Skydiving welcomes people at different stages of their skydiving journey.
Meet Our Skydiving Team
The people behind Bay Area Skydiving bring years of experience across tandem skydiving, AFF instruction, coaching, camera flying, and experienced jumping.
Kirk Anderson
Chief Instructor & Owner
Shaun Williams
AFF Instructor
Lily Chen
Tandem Instructor & Coach
Ilya Petrov
Camera Flyer & Instructor
Explore Bay Area Skydiving
Whether you're jumping for the first time, learning to skydive independently, or already licensed, there's a place for you at our Byron drop zone.
Tandem Skydiving
Planning your first jump? Experience freefall securely connected to an experienced tandem instructor.
Learn to Skydive
Start AFF training and progress toward becoming an independent licensed skydiver.
Experienced Jumpers
Licensed skydivers can find jump tickets, load organizing, coaching, and drop zone information.
Safety Is Central to Every Jump
Skydiving is an adventure sport. Training, equipment procedures, experienced instructors, and careful operations are fundamental to how we approach every jump.
Equipment & Operations
- Equipment inspection and maintenance procedures
- Reserve parachute inspection and repack schedules
- Automatic activation devices used on applicable student and tandem systems
- Professionally operated and maintained aircraft
Experienced Instructor Team
- Instructors hold the appropriate current skydiving ratings for their roles
- Thousands of jumps across our instructor team
- Ongoing training and skill development
- Regular safety briefings and operational reviews
USPA Group Member
Bay Area Skydiving is a proud member of the United States Parachute Association (USPA). Our operations follow applicable USPA standards and Basic Safety Requirements.
Our Skydiving Drop Zone in Byron, California
Bay Area Skydiving operates from Byron, California, serving first-time jumpers, students, and licensed skydivers throughout the greater Bay Area.
Our Aircraft
Our aircraft is an 18-seat Cessna Caravan 208 with Blackhawk conversion, providing fast climbs to altitude and room for group jumps.
Byron, California
Visit Bay Area Skydiving at our drop zone in Byron, California.
6901 Falcon Way
Byron, CA 94514
Operating Hours
Monday: 9am – 5pm
Friday – Sunday: 9am – 5pm
Jumping is weather dependent. Contact us before visiting if conditions are uncertain.
Join Our Skydiving Community
Whether you're planning your first jump, learning to skydive, or you're already licensed, we'd love to welcome you to our Byron drop zone.