Shohadaye Nourabad

Shohadaye Nourabad is considered safe for pilots of any level, launching from 1,247 m near the city of Nourabad in Iran's Fars province, just off the Shiraz–Ahvaz road. A road runs all the way from the base to the summit, and the easiest way to fly here is to drive up yourself or hire a car with a driver for the day — that way the same vehicle handles the trip up, the landing pickup, and the return. There's no fixed rulebook, but pilots check in with the site marshal before taking off, who coordinates flights and passes along any rules that apply that day. Conditions are good most of the year, though summer temperatures can climb to around 45°C, making spring and autumn the best general flying season, while spring through summer suits cross-country flights best.

Launch & conditions

A road runs all the way to the summit; the easiest approach is to drive up yourself or hire a car with a driver for the day to handle both the flight and the return trip.

Getting there & local rules

The site is near Nourabad city in Fars province, with the entrance off the Shiraz–Ahvaz road, right in front of the city's entrance.

Local rules & hazards

There's no fixed rulebook, but pilots are asked to check in with the site marshal before taking off, who coordinates flights and explains any rules that apply. Summer heat can hit around 45°C, so spring and autumn are the best times to fly, while spring through summer works best for cross-country.

Check conditions before you fly

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