Thurntaler Startplatz 3

Thurntaler Startplatz 3 is the lowest of the three main Thurntal launches above Sillian, in Austria's East Tyrol, at about 2,171 m, with a wide wind window running from southeast right around through south, southwest and west to northwest. It's part of the same mountain that's locally known for offering such a spread of heights, difficulty levels and launch directions in one place, all with the main Alpine ridge behind and the Dolomites ahead in view. A resident flying school in Sillian's town center welcomes visiting pilots trying the region and can guide anyone who wants local knowledge rather than exploring solo; the mountain flies through every season. Landing is at the large field on the valley floor, marked by a windsock on the flying school's hut — watch for strong valley wind and turbulence on the approach.

Launch & conditions

The lowest of the three main Thurntal launches at about 2,171 m, with a wide wind window from southeast around through south, southwest and west to northwest.

Getting there & local rules

A resident flying school in Sillian's town center welcomes visiting pilots and can guide anyone who wants local knowledge rather than exploring solo.

Local rules & hazards

Flyable through every season — spring, summer, autumn and winter. On landing at the valley-floor field, watch for strong valley wind and turbulence on the approach.

Check conditions before you fly

A forecast for the valley is not a forecast for the launch. Before heading to Thurntaler Startplatz 3, read the wind and thermals for the site itself, confirm the day's rules with the local club, and remember the standing rule — when in doubt, don't launch. In the free OutDare app you can open Thurntaler Startplatz 3 with a 7-day forecast built from high-resolution weather models, see who else has been flying, and get there with offline maps.