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In the air

Freefall over the coast

The first 45 seconds — exit, 120 mph, and the Texas Gulf Coast laid out below.

Tandem skydiver grinning in freefall over Mustang Island, Port Aransas TXTandem freefall with the Gulf Coast shoreline below near Port Aransas, TexasSkydiver smiling during freefall over the South Texas coastTandem skydive freefall high above Mustang IslandTwo skydivers exiting the jump plane over Port Aransas, TexasTandem skydiving exit hanging from the aircraft over Mustang IslandFreefall over the Texas Gulf Coast on a clear day
Under canopy

Canopy rides & island views

Once the parachute opens it goes quiet — a slow, scenic glide over Mustang Island and the Gulf.

Tandem skydive with canopy open over Mustang Island, Port Aransas TXAerial coastline view from under the parachute near Port Aransas, TexasCanopy ride over the Gulf of Mexico near Mustang IslandParachute canopy descent over the South Texas beachTandem skydiving selfie with the Mustang Island coastline behindCanopy ride over the South Texas shoreline at altitudeSunset aerial view of Mustang Island from under canopy
Boots on the sand

Beach landings

We land right on the beach. Most jumpers touch down with a grin and a fist in the air.

Skydiver celebrating after a beach landing in Port Aransas, TexasColorful parachute beach landing on Mustang Island, South Texas
Behind the jump

The aircraft & dropzone

A well-maintained Cessna, a Mustang Island runway, and golden-hour evenings at the hangar.

Skydive South Texas Cessna jump plane with windsock at the Port Aransas dropzoneSkydive South Texas jump plane on the Mustang Island runwayGolden hour at the Skydive South Texas hangar in Port Aransas, Texas
See it in motion

Watch a real jump

Straight from our TikTok — real tandem exits, canopy rides, and beach landings on Mustang Island. No stock footage.

@skydive.south.texas Beachfront tandem skydive over Mustang Island, Port Aransas TX.
@skydive.south.texas Sunset beach landing on the Texas Gulf Coast.
@skydive.south.texas Tandem skydive beach landing in Port Aransas.
@skydive.south.texas Skydiving over the beach at Mustang Island.
Your turn

Ready to get these shots of your own jump?

Tandem skydives over Mustang Island run year-round, weather permitting. Photos and video of your jump are available as add-ons.

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