Tandem skydive in Piacenza

The closest dropzone to Piacenza is Skydive Cremona in Castelleone (Lombardia), ~27 km away. Exit altitude: 4,000m. Indicative price: €200. No dropzone operates inside the Piacenza province.

No dropzone currently operates inside the province of Piacenza. The nearest option is Skydive Cremona, located in Castelleone, Lombardia — roughly 27 km north of the city centre. That's a short drive, and the jump itself is exactly what you'd get anywhere in Italy: 4,000m exit altitude, 60 seconds of freefall, a full canopy ride back to the ground.

Where to do a tandem skydive in Piacenza

Piacenza sits at the northern edge of Emilia-Romagna, close to the Po river and the Lombardia border. That geography works in your favour: Skydive Cremona in Castelleone is reachable in under 30 minutes by car via the SS10. The airfield is small, the atmosphere is relaxed, and the staff handle first-time jumpers every weekend. Book in advance — weekend slots fill up fast between April and October.

Why Skydive Cremona

To be direct: Skydive Cremona is in Lombardia, not in Emilia-Romagna. This is not a compromise — it is simply where the nearest operational dropzone is. Airfields are positioned where airspace regulations and flat terrain allow, and the Po plain north of Piacenza fits both criteria well. Skydive Cremona offers tandem jumps from 4,000m, which gives you a full 60 seconds of freefall at around 200 km/h. The instructors hold USPA or equivalent Italian federation licences. The indicative price is €200, in line with the national average. Check the school page for current availability and booking.

How the jump works

You arrive at the dropzone, sign paperwork, and attend a 20–30 minute briefing with your instructor. You then gear up and board a light aircraft. At 4,000m the door opens and you exit together. Freefall lasts roughly 60 seconds — you reach speeds around 200 km/h. The instructor deploys the parachute at approximately 1,500m. You spend 4–5 minutes under canopy, steering toward the landing zone. The landing is standing, feet down, no roll required. Total time on the ground before boarding: 1–2 hours depending on weather holds. For age, weight and health requirements see /entandem requirements.

Alternatives to consider

If Castelleone doesn't work for your schedule, two other dropzones are within reasonable range of Piacenza:

Skydive Modena operates in the Emilia-Romagna region and is roughly 100 km south-east along the A1 motorway. It's a larger centre with more weekend slots. Skydive Milano (Besnate area, Lombardia) is further north — around 80 km — but runs a high volume of tandem jumps, so availability is rarely an issue. Neither price is listed here; check each school's current rates directly or visit /entandem cost guide for a regional comparison table.

How much it costs

At Skydive Cremona the indicative tandem price is €200. This typically includes the jump, instructor, harness and a standard equipment package. Video and photo packages are usually sold separately — budget an extra €50–€80 if you want footage. Prices across Italian dropzones range from €180 to €280 depending on altitude and add-ons. For a full breakdown and comparison see /entandem cost guide.