Leese Schleppstrecke NW – SO

This is a winch-tow site at Leese, on flat ground at about 33 m, set up for tows along a northwest–southeast line. Nearby nature reserves must not be overflown; if a reserve or its 500 m buffer zone can't be avoided, pilots need to stay at least 150 m above the ground over it. The site sits under Hannover's controlled airspace: Class D starts at 4,500 ft, and a transponder mandatory zone begins at FL65 immediately to the west, so every pilot flying here needs to know the local airspace structure before launching. Towing has to stop if a helicopter or other low-flying aircraft approaches. Basic hang-gliding training is not permitted at this site. Tow operations only run when the tow path is clear of obstacles and secured, and towing stops immediately if farm vehicles, pedestrians or cyclists approach the path.

Launch & conditions

Winch-tow launch at about 33 m on flat ground, set up along a northwest–southeast tow line.

Getting there & local rules

Tow operations only run with a clear, secured tow path — towing stops immediately if agricultural vehicles, pedestrians or cyclists approach.

Local rules & hazards

Nearby nature reserves and their 500 m buffer zones must not be overflown below 150 m AGL. The site lies under Hannover's controlled airspace — Class D begins at 4,500 ft, with a transponder mandatory zone at FL65 just to the west — so pilots need to know the airspace structure before flying. Towing must stop if a helicopter or other low-flying aircraft approaches. Basic hang-gliding training is not permitted here.

Check conditions before you fly

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