How Indoor Skydiving Works at Skydive Perris

Indoor skydiving at Skydive Perris takes place in an on-site vertical wind tunnel that simulates the feeling of freefall without any aircraft, altitude, or parachute. It is open to ages 3 and up, making it the one experience at the dropzone that the whole family can do together. If you want the sensation of skydiving but don't want to get on a plane — or you want a low-commitment first taste before booking a tandem jump — this is the option to consider.

What the indoor wind tunnel actually is

Skydive Perris was among the first dropzones to build an indoor skydiving simulator into its operations, and it remains one of the few dropzones in the world with a wind tunnel on site. Rather than jumping from an aircraft, you step into a vertical column of moving air that holds you up. The result is the body-flight position and airflow of freefall, contained in a controlled indoor space.

Because there is no plane and no parachute, the experience removes the two things first-timers most often cite as barriers: the aircraft ride and the exit.

Who it's for

• Families with young children. Ages 3+ are welcome, so this is the only activity on the property that can include small kids.
• People who don't want to board an aircraft. No flight is involved at any point.
• Anyone curious about freefall before committing to a tandem. It lets you feel the airflow and practice the body position first.
• Groups looking for a shared activity. Everyone can participate rather than watching from the ground.

If your goal is the full skydive — aircraft exit, 60 seconds of freefall, and a parachute ride over Perris Valley — indoor skydiving is not a substitute. It replicates the freefall sensation only.

The Bronze Package

The entry-level option is the Indoor Skydiving Bronze Package, which includes two one-minute flights in the on-site wind tunnel. Each flight is equivalent to roughly the freefall portion of a skydive, so two minutes gives you a chance to settle in and adjust after the first minute rather than having the experience end as soon as it starts.

How it compares to the tandem options

The tandem prices above come from the site's featured adventures listing. The Bronze Package price is not stated in the available material, so check current pricing when you book.

What to expect when you go

1. You're at the dropzone, not a separate facility. The wind tunnel is on site at Skydive Perris, alongside the tandem operation, aircraft, and the Bombshelter restaurant and bar.
2. You fly in one-minute intervals. The Bronze Package is structured as two separate one-minute flights, not one continuous session.
3. No aircraft, no altitude, no parachute. The entire experience happens in the tunnel.
4. It's a family activity. With a 3+ age minimum, parents and young children can both take part.

Practical considerations

• Booking: The site directs visitors to check availability and book; the tunnel is part of the same operation as the tandem jumps, so book ahead rather than assuming walk-up space.
• Combining activities: Because the tunnel, restaurant, and tandem operation are all on site, a group can split up — some flying indoors, some jumping tandem — and meet at the Bombshelter afterward.
• If you're unsure between indoor and tandem: Use indoor skydiving to test how you feel about the airflow and body position. If you enjoy it and want the real thing, the standard 14,000 ft tandem starts from $199, with the 18,000 ft high-altitude version at $399 and the DC-9 jet jump at $999.

The key decision point is simple: choose indoor skydiving if you want the freefall sensation without an aircraft and with no age barrier beyond 3. Choose a tandem if the aircraft exit, altitude, and parachute ride are the parts you actually want.