FRANKFORT, Ind. — April 19, 2026
The skies over Clinton County came alive this weekend with a familiar and welcome sight — colorful canopies drifting down from the blue, a sure sign that spring has arrived.
SkyDive Indianapolis kicked off its 2026 season this weekend at the Frankfort/Clinton County Airport (KFKR), bringing with it the excitement, camaraderie, and joy the area has come to associate with the warmer months. It was the operation’s first weekend back, and by all accounts, the season opener did not disappoint.
The SkyDive Indianapolis hangar buzzed with activity as jumpers geared up and staff prepared for a fun day of flights. The operation’s jump aircraft, N221BN, bearing the markings of the Chattanooga Skydiving Company network, could be seen on the ramp, ready to carry thrill-seekers to altitude above the Clinton County landscape.
One familiar sound of the day was the joyful shout of “Happy Birthday!” heard across the drop zone as tandem jumpers touched down on the lush green grass. Birthday jumps are a tradition at SkyDive Indianapolis, with first-time jumpers often choosing the experience to mark a milestone in their lives. SkyDive Indianapolis has seen it all over the years…
- Tandem Jumps
- Accelerated Free Fall Training (AFF)
- Experienced/licensed, solo jumpers
- Demonstration jumps at sporting events, fairs and festivals
- Gender Reveal gatherings
- Marriage Proposal Jumps
- Special Assistance (accessible) jumps
Smiles were in no short supply for opening weekend.
Multiple canopies could be seen in the air, with jumpers making their approach to the well-marked landing area as ground crew and spectators looked on. John Deere utility vehicles and branded golf carts moved across the ramp — a ground crew ready to support another busy day of operations.
SkyDive Indianapolis operates at KFKR throughout the season, welcoming both first-time tandem jumpers and experienced sport skydivers. The Frankfort airport location offers wide-open drop zones, four runways, FBO support and clear views of the Indiana countryside from altitude.
Skydive Indianapolis based at the Frankfort/Clinton County Airport (KFKR) in Indiana is not only the largest Skydiving operation in Indiana but is one of very few skydive operations in the State.
Franklin, Flora, Logansport and other communities over the years have hosted a skydive operation but those locations no longer jump. Air Indiana Skydiving based at the Tri-State Steuben County Airport near Angola and Skydive Windy City operating out of the Michigan City Airport also skydive. The Dayton, Ohio area also maintains an active Skydive operation.
According to Skydive Indianapolis General Manager Ted Freidline, Skydive Indianapolis schedules 3,500 tandem (novice with licensed two-person) jumps per year. Skydive Indianapolis also has over 3,000 “fun jumps” annually by trained solo jumpers and about 400 student jumps. Skydive Indianapolis is also available for special flag drops, gender reveal jumps and even marriage proposal jumps.
Skydive Indianapolis operates from April to the end of October each year. The Frankfort/Clinton County Regional Airport (KFKR) is ideal for the skydive operation. The Airport has four runways on two well maintained strips and a new large FBO hanger and office. The runways (9 ,27 ,04 and 22) are 5000 and 2,527 feet long. KFKR also has an efficient taxiway system to handle approximately 20,000 aircraft operations per year. KFKR has 24 hour fuel availability, 24/7 IU Health medical helicopter operation and 32 based aircraft including 27 single-engine, 3 multi-engine, one jet and 1 helicopter.
Skydive Indianapolis is a United States Parachute Association (USPA) drop zone with an “Exceptional” USPA safety record. USPA is a regulatory body directing safety, licensure and instructor ratings and requirements. This governing body also regulates camera use, wing suits, and has safety and training advisors.
Skydive Indianapolis operated for 15 years out of Greensburg, Indiana and came to Frankfort (KFKR) 14 years ago.
Over 3 million skydive jumps are made each year in the United States, according to USPA.
The first parachute-like device was created by the Chinese in the 10th century using a rigid umbrella-like structure to perform stunts from towers as a form of entertainment.
The website for Sky Dive Indianapolis is SkyDiveIndianapolis.com.