Turkey Paragliding Sites

300 m SSW - Very difficult, very small, rocky, bushes; needs very good launch technique 1200 m SW - Rather small for the number of pilots, who want to launch; used when top is in clouds. 1700 m S - Huge, main launch. 1800 m N 1960 m N. S, E Take off fee 375 TL/single, cable car for pilot 150 TL to be paid at cable car station. Launch area paved with composite stones. WC at the starting place. Since 2022, every pilot must register on the website before flying: https://shmfethiye.kapadokya.edu.tr/ Afterwards you have to register your planned flight on the same website and generate a boarding pass with QR code, save it on your cell phone and show it at the cable car ticket office. Only then you can buy the takeoff fee and the cable car ticket. Also who goes up by bus needs the registration for the launch card. It is best to register at home in peace and then register the flight on site in the hotel via WiFi and save the QR code with a screenshot. After the flight, you have to complete the flight again via the same website. Who has no Turkish SIM card: Attention extreme data charges! Therefore, do everything via WiFi. By the way, at the cable car station (teleferik) there is also WiFi that you can use. Code for it is available at the cashier. 1- and 2-seater 375 Turkish Lira plus 150 Tl for the gondola. (June 17, 2024) Sky Fethiye https://skyfethiye.com/en/ Altitude 1719m

THE TAKE-OFF AREA WEST OF THE METEOROLOGY AND TRT TOWER ON THE HILL IS SUITABLE FOR DISTANCE FLIGHTS 380KM HAS BEEN FLOWN. There are many ruins reflecting medieval Byzantine art on the Karadağ massif, a volcanic mountain located in the north of Karaman. These ruins are concentrated in places known as Madenşehir Ruins, Değle Ruins and Başdağ Military Buildings. This region is known as Binbirkilise in the region. Among the buildings in the region, the Byzantine period settlement is dated between the 4th and 9th centuries. On the other hand, it is known that Karadağ was considered sacred by the Hittites. Binbirkilise buildings were constructed with smooth cut stones and lime mortar. The abundance of religious buildings in Binbirkilise is remarkable. However, in addition to these religious buildings, there are also monasteries, cisterns, grave structures, military structures and residences. CENTRAL ANATOLIA REGION There are many ruins reflecting medieval Byzantine art on the Karadağ massif, a volcanic mountain located in the north of Karaman. These ruins are concentrated in places known as Madenşehir Ruins, Değle Ruins and Başdağ Military Buildings. This region is known as Binbirkilise in the region. Among the buildings in the region, the Byzantine period settlement is dated between the 4th and 9th centuries. On the other hand, it is known that Karadağ was considered sacred by the Hittites. Binbirkilise buildings were constructed with smooth cut stones and lime mortar. The abundance of religious buildings in Binbirkilise is remarkable. However, in addition to these religious buildings, there are also monasteries, cisterns, grave structures, military structures and residences. GENDARMERIE PERMISSION REQUIRED İZİN ALINMALI 1- and 2-seater 144.700 MUATAFA ULUTAS +905342679374 Altitude 2059m

Beysehir takeoff is suitable for professional and amateur paragliders. This area, which they can use free of charge at any time, will help Beyşehir and Beysehir Lake from the top of the hill. Long-distance flights called XC can be made from the takeoff located in Akdağ, 6 km from the city centre. The proximity of the region to the city is a great advantage for immediate interventions against possible accidents. The flight can be accompanied by the unique nature of Beyşehir and the view of the insatiably beautiful Beyşehir Lake.It is extremely safe as the landing points do not have any obstacles. Take-Off Technical Information Height : 1.620 Mt (A.S.L) Landing point : 1.120 Mt (Bademli neighbourhood) Width : 0.80 Radius Take-off Direction : 270 degree CENTRAL ANATOLIA REGION Beyşehir was established in the southeast of the lake named after itself in the Lakes Region of the Mediterranean Region. The district is within the border of Konya province. However, most of the district borders are within the borders of the Mediterranean Region. 1- and 2-seater 144.420 ÖMER FARUK ALTIPARMAK +90532 3751956 Altitude 1629m

Southeastern Anatolia Çermik, which is located in the northwest of Diyarbakır, is a beautiful and lush district known for its hot springs and its reputation has spread all over the country. People from all over the world come to these hot springs to find healing. The district takes its name from here. The district is extremely rich in water. Göz and fly waters irrigate the lands of the town. The old castle of the district, Alaadin Mosque, Abdullah Pasha madrasah, Haburman bridge, the legendary bride mountain, Seyfullah Bey bathhouse and Ali Dede fountain are among the famous places that should be seen at first sight. The district center and its surroundings are very hilly. The height from the sea reaches 710 m. The people live on animal husbandry and agriculture. Cotton and rice are also grown here. It consists of 4 neighborhoods, namely Tepe, Çukur, Saray and Kale neighborhoods. There are also 70 villages, 37 hamlets and 1 town. Its distance to Diyarbakır is 92 km. 1- and 2-seater 144.210 Ahmet Karadasli 00905462424224 Altitude 1432m

Ayas takeoff, which is suitable for P3 and above tandem, is a favorite place for pilots in the region where +200km distance flights have been made in recent years. There are social facilities suitable for camping Central Anatolia Asphalt road 1- and 2-seater 144.060 Mustafa Çevik +905424372996 Altitude 1135m

Alanya alanyaspor takeoff is the new favorite place of paragliding pilots where p3 and above single and double flights are made with an altitude of 630 mt / p2 pilots can fly under the supervision of an instructor. https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alanya MEDITERRANEAN REGION https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alanya https://alanyaspor.noayazilim.com/login.php Guest pilots who wish to make a flight can do so after registering in the registration system, submitting the required documents and paying the required fee. In the region, commercial flights can be made with the vehicles of the companies performing commercial flights in return for a fee or takeoff by commercial taxi. It is mandatory to have a radio and life jacket with the instructor during training flights. 1- and 2-seater 13 KM ASVALT ROAD FROM THE LANDING AREA WHERE ALL KINDS OF VEHICLES CAN GO. 144.070 Hüseyin Özkan Flight Control Officer Altitude 601m

The hill where P2 and tandem and training flights are made is actively used by the Sivdak Flight Club. The hill is 1.5 km from the landing area where all kinds of vehicles can climb. Central Anatolia Groups flying in the region contact +905396826812 whatsapp group It would be good to inform regional pilots 144.580 Hüseyin Coşkun +905396826812 Altitude 1523m

Suitable for P4 and above tandem, it also allows for hill distance flights. suitable for camping Central Anatolia 3 km of stabilized road 4*4 vehicles can come out 112 must be informed 144.060 Ertan Balkiraz +905422772122 Altitude 1692m

Suitable for P3 and above tandem Mamara Region It is 3 km from the stabilized road and all kinds of vehicles can exit 1- and 2-seater 144.160 Tahir Yüzgüleç +90530 609 49 48 Altitude 660m