Station Wind App for Paragliders
Monitor a supported wind station as part of your pre-flight weather review. WindUp alerts you to matching readings; your training and site guidance determine the flight decision.
Choose conditions for your equipment and experience. A station reading does not establish that a session is safe.
What WindUp does for paraglider pilots.
- Monitor observations from a supported station
- Check the latest timestamp, direction and wind trend
- Keep station monitoring alongside your site and weather briefing
WindUp is a free live wind alarm — monitor a supported station for your chosen conditions. On iOS, allow Critical Alerts to sound through Silent or Focus. Delivery depends on your device and connection.
What wind speed do you need for paragliding?
There is no universal safe launch speed for paragliding. Site restrictions, training, wing, direction and weather all matter. The wind alarm helps monitor a station; it cannot determine whether a launch is flyable.
Gusts, not just averages
Changes in speed and direction deserve attention, but no single gust ratio proves the air is safe. Make the assessment at the site with the training and guidance appropriate to the flight.
How to set your paragliding alarm
Choose a supported station with useful exposure for your spot. Set conditions based on your equipment, experience and local guidance. Check the timestamp and conditions on arrival; a matching station reading is not a safety assessment.
Reading the wind for paragliding
Read the local site guide and speak to a qualified instructor or site contact. A nearby sensor can have a different exposure from launch and cannot describe all turbulence, thermals or wind aloft.
Popular paragliding spots.
| Spot | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Oludeniz, Turkiye | Check the local site guide, access rules and conditions before planning a flight. |
| Interlaken, Switzerland | Check the local site guide, access rules and conditions before planning a flight. |
| Bir Billing, India | Check the local site guide, access rules and conditions before planning a flight. |
| Annecy, France | Check the local site guide, access rules and conditions before planning a flight. |
Paragliding wind, answered.
Can I set a hard gust limit for paragliding in WindUp?
Does wind direction matter for paragliding alarms?
Maximum wind for safe paragliding?
Paragliding wind, in depth.
More on paragliding & WindUp.
Ready when the wind is. The alarm's free.
Set one alarm at your spot. Choose a supported station and review its latest reading before setting your alarm.