About this flying site
for flights to Chur you have to check, if LS D-15 is active!! (> see rules)
Calanda paragliding site and weather forecast
Swiss Alps. Live seven-day Alpine flying weather, launch directions and site information for Calanda.
Altitude2,415 m
Launch directionsSE
Coordinates46.8901, 9.4740
AreaSwiss Alps
Flying profile
Best Workable Not recorded
Calanda is a flying site in the Swiss Alps with a recorded launch elevation of 2,415 m. It works best in south-easterly winds.
When the wind is wrong for Calanda
The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Calanda doesn't cover.
Wangs -Pizolbahn Endstationnortherly wind, 11 km away · 2,139 m · N launch · ridge soaring and thermalZaunzeggnorth-easterly wind, 11 km away · 1,940 m · NE launchDreibuendenstein-2120easterly, westerly or north-westerly wind, 10 km away · 2,120 m · E, S, W, NW launch · thermalChur - Montalin -2260southerly or south-westerly wind, 9 km away · 2,260 m · S, SW launch
Site briefing highlights
Short extracts from ParaglidingEarth. Read the full guide before you fly.
Take-off
...where ever you want...
Landing
use LZs in Chur: - 'Rossboden': ATTN: LS D-15: GND-1850m (when active) > see rules - 'Obere Au': outside LS D-15 (but watch the way you approach the LZ if D-area is active)!
Access and parking
overnight stay at SAC hut 'Calanda': https://www.calandahuette.ch/
Local weather notes
Föhn!!! > Föhndiagramm: https://wetterring.li/profiwetter/foehndiagramm-fl-ost-ch Summer: Chur is often VERY windy!
Flight rules
Airspaces in Switzerland are a tough subject, get all the info you can get before flying: http://www.flyland.ch. DABS (active danger areas etc): https://www.skybriefing.com/portal/
Check current site guidance
Paragliding sites near Calanda
Chur - Montalin -22609 km away · 2,260 m · S, SW launchDreibuendenstein-212010 km away · 2,120 m · E, S, W, NW launch · thermalFeldis - Mutta -198010 km away · 1,980 m · SW, W, NW launchWangs -Pizol Huette11 km away · 2,197 m · ridge soaring and thermalZaunzegg11 km away · 1,940 m · NE launchWangs -Pizolbahn Endstation11 km away · 2,139 m · N launch · ridge soaring and thermal
Forecasts are planning aids, not safety clearance. Check current observations, official airspace and NOTAM information, local rules and your own experience before every flight.
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