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Obere Wengi paragliding site and weather forecast
Swiss Alps. Live seven-day Alpine flying weather, launch directions and site information for Obere Wengi.
Altitude947 m
Launch directionsSE, S
Coordinates47.3260, 7.6278
AreaSwiss Alps
Flying profile
Best Workable Not recorded
Obere Wengi is a mountain site in the Swiss Alps with a recorded launch elevation of 947 m. It works best in south-easterly and southerly winds, and can also work in easterly and south-westerly winds. Pilots fly it for thermal, using foot launch.
- Terrain
- mountain
- Lift
- thermal
- Launch
- foot launch
- Cross-country
- Not recorded
When the wind is wrong for Obere Wengi
The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Obere Wengi doesn't cover.
Site briefing highlights
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Take-off
Large moderatley sloped field. Easy take-off. Heavely frequented on good days. Thermal 100 meters to the left of the take off.
Landing
Official landing site near the main road at the eastern entrance of the village (Matzendorf) below. Many fields if landing area can not be reached. Do not land in crops or fields with high vegetation.
Access and parking
Oensingen - Balsthal - Matzendorf On good days the bus of the local flying club is leaving near the 'Kindergarden' in Matzendorf (weekdays) or behind the industrial complex at the entrance of Matzendorf left of the mainroad (coming from…
Local weather notes
Bise (NE - E Wind) must not be too strong. Do NOT take off if wind is westerly, north-westerly or north, it will put you into the trees below take off.
Flight rules
TMA Basel above. Ceiling 1700 meters asl. Do not go above without radio clearance and good understanding of the airspace regulations for this area. Ask locals for information.
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Paragliding sites near Obere Wengi
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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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