Babadag (Oludeniz)

Name: Babadag (Oludeniz) paragliding site
Address: TR

N to SW facing ridge site · 1,726 m takeoff · 1,721 m height gain

Overview

Babadag (Oludeniz) is a mountain site in Türkiye with a recorded launch elevation of 1,726 m. It works best in northerly, north-easterly, easterly, south-easterly, southerly and south-westerly winds, and can also work in westerly and north-westerly winds. Pilots fly it for ridge soaring and thermal, using foot launch. It is recorded as suitable for cross-country flights.

This video (April 2024) shows most of the info needed for flying Babadag; incl links https://youtu.be/26Dbc93jh2M?si=eM97QZHvWS3IF0HB (English translation available in subtitles) Solo pilots are rather the exception here; this sometimes… Source: ParaglidingEarth

When to go

Flyable days per month in a typical year.

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Local weather notes

- wx info etc: https://www.babadagteleferik.com.tr/en/weather/ - Cross wind situation at the take off from time to time. Do not belief in the local tandems. There are flying under all circumstances. Source: ParaglidingEarth

Getting there

Nearest airports

DLM Dalaman International Airport39 km
RHO Rhodes International Airport "Diagoras"98 km
DNZ Çardak Airport146 km

Public transport directions from Dalaman International Airport (Google Maps)All travel options from Dalaman International Airport (Rome2Rio)

Plan to reach the landing field or the nearest town to Babadag (Oludeniz); most takeoffs are reached by shuttle, cable car or a ride from a local pilot. Data: © OpenStreetMap contributors

Where to stay

The nearest towns, for a bed, food and a lift to takeoff.

Fethiye10 km awayBooking.com Airbnb
Seydikemer21 km awayBooking.com Airbnb
Dalaman42 km awayBooking.com Airbnb

Things to do

For the days the wind is wrong: places worth a visit within 10 km of Babadag (Oludeniz).

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Flying nearby

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Pilot notes

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Flying Babadag (Oludeniz)?

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Sources

Short extracts from ParaglidingEarth. Read the full guide before you fly.