Haldi

Haldi is a southwest-facing launch at around 1,080 metres above Schattdorf, in the canton of Uri, Switzerland, reached by gondola rather than a hike. That keeps access straightforward for a mountain site at this altitude. The launch works with a southwest wind specifically, so it's worth confirming the forecast actually delivers that direction before making the trip. Two things are worth checking before any flight here: Switzerland's airspace rules, which are genuinely more layered than they first appear, and the current list of active danger areas, which can change with little notice. Neither check takes long, and both are the kind of thing that's easy to skip and expensive to regret. With gondola access and a moderate altitude, Haldi is a manageable mountain launch for pilots who do that pre-flight homework rather than treating Swiss airspace as an afterthought.

Launch & conditions

Southwest-facing launch at ~1,080 m, reached by gondola from Schattdorf.

Getting there & local rules

Gondola from Schattdorf.

Local rules & hazards

Check both Switzerland's airspace restrictions and the current list of active danger areas before flying — both can change with little notice.

Check conditions before you fly

A forecast for the valley is not a forecast for the launch. Before heading to Haldi, 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 Haldi with a 7-day forecast built from high-resolution weather models, see who else has been flying, and get there with offline maps.