Neubürg Startplatz Südwest

Neubürg Startplatz Südwest is a south-, southwest- and west-facing launch at 578 m in Germany, sitting on a high plateau inside a designated landscape protection area. The wide grassy plateau launch works for all three wind directions, which gives pilots options as the wind swings through the day, but the site carries real turbulence risk whenever the wind comes in strongly from the side rather than straight on — this is not a launch to force in crosswind conditions. Because the terrain is protected, every visiting pilot needs a briefing from the site holder before flying: on the launch and landing areas themselves, the paths up, and the protected zones to avoid. The site holder also caps daily traffic at 20 pilots to manage pressure on the protected ground. The landing field, the Hochfläche Neubürg plateau, measures roughly 200 by 150 meters and works well for kiting practice regardless of wind direction.

Launch & conditions

South/southwest/west-facing launch on the Neubürg plateau at 578 m; a mandatory briefing from the site holder covers launch, landing, and access paths before flying.

Local rules & hazards

The site is only open through coordination with the local site holder, who requires an orientation briefing covering launch and landing areas, ascent routes and protected zones, and limits use to a maximum of 20 pilots per day. Strong crosswind on launch carries real turbulence risk and should be avoided.

Check conditions before you fly

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