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
🗓️ Best season to fly (2024 climatology)
Monthly climate score: historical avg of temp, wind, rain and cloud cover. Green = optimal month.
⭐ Best month: Feb (83/100, 22°C, 32mm lluvia) · Worst month: Dec (35/100, 304mm lluvia)
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)
Nearby sites
Langbiang (18) · Hon Hong (18) · Mui Ne (15) · Đại Tuệ (23) · Bara (12) · Bình Liêu (20)