Kale-Derekoy

Name: Kale-Derekoy paragliding site
Address: TR

North-facing ridge site · 224 m takeoff · 45 m height gain

Overview

Kale-Derekoy is a hill site in Türkiye with a recorded launch elevation of 224 m. It works best in northerly winds, and can also work in north-easterly and north-westerly winds. Pilots fly it for ridge soaring, using foot launch.

When to go

Flyable days per month in a typical year.

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Getting there

Nearest airports

BZI Balıkesir Airport80 km
ADB Adnan Menderes International Airport83 km
EDO Balıkesir Koca Seyit Airport90 km

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

Plan to reach the landing field or the nearest town to Kale-Derekoy; 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.

Akhisar14 km awayBooking.com Airbnb
Kırkağaç21 km awayBooking.com Airbnb
Saruhanlı23 km awayBooking.com Airbnb

Flying nearby

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Sources

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