Son Tra Peninsula

Son Tra Peninsula launches at about 573 m near Da Nang, Vietnam, with takeoff possible facing east or south. The launch area was renovated and cleared with support from Da Nang City, and a newly completed asphalt road makes it easy to reach by motorcycle or car. Landing is at Tho Quang beach, about 2.5 km below takeoff - a long sand beach with plenty of room for a safe approach. Wind directions from east through south-east, south and south-west all work here, and it's flown for thermalling, ridge soaring, hike-and-fly and flatland flying. A restricted airspace zone sits nearby, capped at 1,500 m and active around the clock, so check current airspace boundaries before planning any flight that might drift toward it.

Launch & conditions

Takeoff sits at about 573 m and can be flown facing east or south. The launch area was renovated and cleared with support from Da Nang City, with a wide, well-maintained preparation area.

Getting there & local rules

A newly completed asphalt road makes the launch site easy to reach by motorcycle or car. Landing is at Tho Quang beach, about 2.5 km below takeoff - a long sand beach with plenty of room to land safely.

Local rules & hazards

A restricted airspace zone sits near the site, capped at 1,500 m and active around the clock - check current airspace boundaries before planning any flight that might drift toward it.

Check conditions before you fly

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