Son Tra Peninsula
📍 Da Nang · Nearest city: Son Tra (8 km)
23 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 573 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
16.11790, 108.27400Takeoff orientations
Green = good orientation · Yellow = possible · Gray = not suitable
Why this site has thermal potential
| Factor | Value | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Hotspot density (5 km) | 0 | Low |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.00 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.78 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
573m ASL, can launch in 2 directions: East and South; thanks to Da Nang City support we - Ha Noi Paragliding Club - have renovated and clear a nice and wide area for preparation and take-off. The launch site is easily accessible by motorcycles and cars by newly completed asphalt pave road [see videos and pictures we made in recent trip to Son Tra flying site]. Coordinates: 16.1179 108.2738, Alt: 573 m, Timezone: ICT (UTC+7)
Rules and notes
Restricted area: see picture in the link below, restricted area is marked by these 4 coordinates: 16005’00â€N - 108013’40â€E; 16002’50â€N - 108013’40â€E; 16002’50â€N - 108012’25â€E; 16004’18â€N - 108012’25â€E. - height limit: from ground level to 1500m high. - restricted time: 24/24 h of a day. http://www.danangrc.com/forum/attachment.php?s=8db77fd159b95c97896121c427711b05&attachmentid=450&d=1213891762
Pilot comments
some pictures taken in recent trip to Son Tra flying site by Ha Noi Paragliding Club, http://www.flickr.com/photos/64610213@N05/sets/72157631418048794/
Nearby sites
Langbiang (18) · Khanh Le pass (0) · Chin Khuc mountain (0) · Hon Hong (18) · Mui Ne (15) · Dateh Paragliding (0)