Facilities

State of the art facilities able to support multiple units simultaneously with two large hangars.

ARNE Aviation, LLC offers classrooms and matted packing areas inside a large hangar and onsite storage (conex). ARNE is based at the Suffolk Executive Airport in Suffolk, VA, a 400 acre airport with two paved runways and easy access via Interstate 64 (I-64). We have a 16 Acre drop zone immediately adjacent to our hangar reserved for our sole use with an additional 30-acre alternate landing zone. We are within a 50 mile radius from all of the military bases in the Hampton Roads area including Naval Station Norfolk, Little Creek, Dam Neck Naval Base and many more making it a quick drive to meet your training needs.


AIRFIELD

Two paved runways and a large ramp that can park multiple jump aircraft.

SURVEYED DROP ZONES

We have a 16-acre military surveyed drop zone on-site or can provide para-drops within a 25 nm radius at a certified DZ.

OUR FACILITIES

Primary Hangar

12,000 ft2 hangar with padded packing area and debrief stations. Bathrooms, microwaves, refrigerators, water dispenser, and other kitchen amenities on site

Classroom

45-person, state of the art climate-controlled classroom with high-end audio/visual capabilities.

Secondary Hangar

An additional 8,000 ft2 hangar is available with two additional video debriefing stations and a 20-person climate-controlled classroom with high-end audio/visual capabilities.

Landing Area

16 acre grass landing area for military freefall and static line immediately adjacent to the hangar as well as a 30 acre alternate landing area

Ground Support

Full-time ground/safety support personnel on site during all operations.

Aircraft Maintenance

Full-time maintenance team on site.

Emergency Services

Close proximity to Norfolk General Hospital, a level 1 trauma center

Recovery Vehicle 

Two 4x4 offroad recovery vehicles on site

Restaurant Available

A restaurant is available less than 500 feet from ARNE Aviation

Parachute Rigging Loft

A full service rigging loft onsite

Hangar

12,000 ft2 hangar with up to 8,000 ft2 of padded packing space 

Classroom

40-person, state of the art climate-controlled classroom

Additional Hangar

An additional 8,000 ft2 hangar is available with two additional video debriefing stations and a 20-person climate-controlled classroom with state-of-the-art audio/visual capabilities.

Landing Area

16 acre grass landing area for military freefall and static line immediately adjacent to the hangar as well as a 30 acre alternate landing area

Emergency Services

A short drive or Life Flight to Norfolk General Hospital, a level 1 trauma center

4x4 Offroad Vehicle

4x4 off-road recovery vehicle available

BBQ Restaurant

 BBQ restaurant on airport grounds