The most common altitude at which skydivers leave the plane is 10,000 feet. Greater numbers of skydivers are dropped between 13,000 and 14,000 feet by larger skydiving operations using turbine aircraft. It is possible to make higher altitude jumps; however, jumps above 15,000 feet necessitate the use of oxygen in order to avoid hypoxia.

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Height

Generally speaking, most skydivers will agree that the best skydiving altitude is between 13,000 and 14,000 feet because this altitude allows for more free fall time without the need for additional oxygen. More preparation, the use of oxygen, a longer flight time, and a higher cost are all associated with traveling to higher altitudes (above 15,000′).

In order to determine their altitude during a skydive, skydivers employ a variety of different tools. For starters, the vast majority of skydivers use an altimeter that is worn on their wrist (which looks like an oversized wristwatch). The altimeter measures barometric pressure as well as wind speed in order to provide the skydiver with the correct altitude measurement. In addition, skydivers use audible altimeters to keep track of their altitude. Audio altimeters are mounted within the helmets of skydivers and emit different beeping sounds at different altitudes in order to alert the skydiver of their location. This aids in the maintenance of “altitude awareness” by a skydiver. It is above the altitude at which commercial aircraft must pressurize their cabins, which is 18,000 feet. This is due to the fact that the air up there is thinner than the air down here, and as humans, we find it more difficult to breathe in thinner air –

Conclusion

The fact that a fast, comfortable plane that can fly high is a very valuable asset for a dropzone is well understood by experienced skydivers, and they are willing to travel the extra distance to participate.