# Paragliding Map — Most popular free-flight app!

> Global paragliding and hang gliding site information, forecasts, and safety features. (iPhone/iPad app by Craig Payne.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paragliding-map/id449161459 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Craig Payne](https://appshunter.io/developer/449161462)
- Category: Sports, Weather
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.10/5 from 50 App Store ratings · 118 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 41 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish
- Released: 2011-08-05
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paragliding-map/id449161459/reviews.md

## What is Paragliding Map?

The world's most popular free-flight app!

The most comprehensive source for site info, forecasts, webcams, photos & more!
See where you can fly right now. Worldwide!

▪ Explore over 15,000 launch sites, 7,500 landings, 30,000 weather stations and 39,000 webcams.

▪ Official data from the DHV, Flyland, FFVL, Paragliding Earth and more.

▪ Forecasts from Meteoblue, Windy and WindFinder.

▪ Live webcams.

▪ Photos give you a great impression of each spot.

▪ Valley winds - Arrows show valley wind directions in the European Alps.

▪ Wind animation - View clouds, thunderstorms, rain and wind at different altitudes.

▪ Airspace - View airspace and NOTAMs (short notice, daily airspace restrictions) on the map.

▪ Official NOTAMs - View Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs) on the map from international aviation authorities. A vital safety feature for every flight!

▪ Automatic NOTAM warnings - A prominent warning is displayed when an active NOTAM impacts your launch or landing.

▪ Filter the map to show only launches for paragliding, hang gliding, speed flying, thermalling, soaring, hike & fly, public transport, wind speed and much more!

▪ See soaring index, cloud cover, weather warnings and much more!

▪ Many forecast providers: UK MetOffice, German Weather Service, Meteo France, meteoblue, ECMWF, NOAA and others!

▪ Real-time weather station data from Pioupiou, Holfuy, MADIS and FFVL show you actual weather conditions.

▪ 3D view.

▪ "Hike & fly" trails.

▪ Ski lifts, cable cars and gondolas.

▪ Automatic translation of site descriptions into English.

▪ See future flying conditions on the map by using the Time Travel Slider.

▪ Directions to each spot using navigation.

▪ Favourites can be saved for easy access later.

▪ Alerts - Receive push notifications the evening before selected launches are flyable.

▪ Advanced search.

▪ Send “SOS!” and “I need a ride” messages to friends, including your GPS coordinates.

▪ Links to original info from the DHV, Flyland, FFVL und Paragliding Earth.

▪ No advertising.

▪ Full support included.
 
Your feedback is always welcome. Help us to make the best paragliding app in the world!

Many feature of Paragliding Map are free but supported by advertising. If you choose to make any in-app purchase, advertising will automatically turn off and your purchase will be enabled (webcams, forecasts, etc). 

Information about subscriptions:
Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions will auto-renew unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and will renew for the same price as the original subscription. You can cancel your subscription after purchasing by clicking the "manage subscriptions" button within the app or by opening Account Settings on your device. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period. Any unused portion of the free trial period will be forfeited when purchasing the subscription.

Paragliding Map is a fully supported product. If you have any problems, please let me know and I will help you personally.

Privacy policy and terms and conditions can be found at https://www.paraglidingmap.com/TermsAndConditions.aspx

## Key features

- 15,000+ launch sites
- 7,500+ landing sites
- 30,000+ weather stations
- Live webcams and photos
- Airspace and NOTAMs
- Valley wind and wind animation
- SOS and ride requests

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| PRO subscription | $95.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Webcams and Forecasts, Ad-free | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove Advertising Only | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small donation | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy Craig a beer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime PRO Subscription | $449.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Paragliding Map?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Essential for paragliding planning
- 🗺️ Great for finding new sites worldwide
- ✅ Comprehensive site information
- 💨 Accurate weather and thermal forecasts
- 🚀 Easy to use interface
- ⭐ Excellent and responsive support
- 💡 Useful features like NOTAMs and hike & fly routes
- 🌍 Valuable for traveling pilots
- ✨ Intuitive and well-designed app
- 💯 Highly recommended by experienced pilots

**Cons**

- 💸 Expensive subscription/pricing
- 😠 Aggressive ads in free version
- ❌ Unsubscribe issues and unexpected charges
- 📉 Inconsistent data accuracy (weather/flyability)
- 💻 Some features require desktop access
- 🤷 Limited site info in certain areas
- 🤔 Trial version has too many disabled features

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes
- Unsubscribe function not working
- Unexpected charges after cancellation
- Purchase bugs (pro features not enabled)
- Inaccurate wind direction/speed reporting
- Sites marked as flyable but are not
- App not loading or showing white screen
- Favorites not saving after phone change
- Error 404 with Windfinder integration
- Icon flyable/non-flyable doesn't match text info
- Map placement errors (e.g., Dunstable Downs)
- Webcam price too high
- App does not handle landscape orientation on website
- Restoration of purchase not working

**Most requested features**

- Add contact info for local instructors and clubs
- Include locations for gear purchase
- Filter search by altitude difference
- Visualize nesting zones (ZSM)
- Add date to future planning preview
- Improve recognition for user contributions (reviews, photos)
- Add iPad version
- Tailor for all powerless flight groups, not just paragliding
- Show wind as arrows and option for mph
- Integration with hill top weather stations
- Option to buy for a lifetime payment

## Recent user reviews (10 of 118)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paragliding-map/id449161459/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Good place to start

*2026-06-09*

It’s a great reference for launch sites and weather

### 5/5 — Amazing app!

*2026-01-25, version 11.8.0*

A must-have, especially when travelling.

### 1/5 — Arnaque

*2025-11-06*

Le pseudo mois d’essai est en fait une arnaque, car l’arrêt de l’application n’est pas pris en compte et vous êtes débité de 100€ malgré une annulation de l’abonnement avant la fin du mois d’essai. 
Puis biensur personne répond au mail…

### 1/5 — Free ap - pas du tout !!!!

*2025-11-06*

Installée pour test une quinzaine de jours, le prix est l’année est bien trop élevé pour moi (presque 100€) donc j’annule mon abonnement sur l’appli et je me déconnecte. Je vérifie dans mes Abonnements en cours : pas de Paragliding Map donc je me dis que mon désabonnement a du fonctionné. Quelques semaines plus tard, je reçois un mail comme quoi j’ai été prélevée de la cotisation annuelle. Pas de mail en amont pour prévenir, pas de réponses du support à qui j’ai écrit plusieurs fois, franchement des voleurs je trouve ça vraiment pas pro et évidement je ne recommande pas du tout. Et du coup sachez que pour vous désabonner, vous devez vous connecter à un ordinateur, sinon ça me marche pas !

### 5/5 — Great app for Paragliding

*2025-09-15*

I have been using this app for many years to plan my flights and find new paragliding sites. It's very comprehensive providing everything you need to enjoy good flights - weather forecast, thermal forecasts, site details, locations, photos.

### 5/5 — Spot on

*2025-08-28*

I found this to be useful while traveling as to give some insight when I’m not quite sure and a great forecast , I find it to be super reliable with little error

### 5/5 — Love love love

*2025-08-25*

An easy accurate application that enables me to plan my days. It’s really really good.

### 5/5 — A Daily Essential for Pilots

*2025-08-20*

I absolutely love this app. As one of the earliest paraglider pilots in the world, and still flying after all these years, I start every morning by checking Paragliding Map. It has become an essential part of my routine. Thank you for the excellent work—please keep it up!

### 5/5 — Great app for paragliding

*2025-08-12*

Essential for finding sites worldwide and linking to useful information. Take the weather with a pinch of salt but that’s not its core purpose. Love it. And super easy to use too.

### 4/5 — Great local knowledge

*2025-06-10*

Some sites have really good information in local knowledge others have little sites, you should game apply the app so people who give more reviews post more pictures. Get some sort of recognition, either on social media or with the app that would encourage more participation and uploading of the information.

## Frequently asked questions about Paragliding Map

### What does the Paragliding Map app do?

This app serves as a comprehensive resource for free-flight enthusiasts, offering detailed information on over 15,000 launch sites and 7,500 landing sites worldwide. It provides real-time weather data, forecasts, live webcams, and crucial safety features like airspace and NOTAMs.

### What are the key features of the Paragliding Map app?

Key features include an extensive database of launch and landing sites, integrated forecasts from multiple providers, live webcams, photos of spots, valley wind indicators, wind animation, and detailed airspace information with NOTAM warnings. It also offers SOS messaging and navigation.

### How much does the Paragliding Map app cost?

The app is free to download and use, with many features available without charge. However, certain premium features like webcams and advanced forecasts can be unlocked through in-app purchases. Subscriptions are also available for ongoing access to premium content.

### Is the Paragliding Map app compatible with my device?

The description does not specify device compatibility. However, it mentions payment being charged to an iTunes Account, suggesting it is available on iOS devices. Users should check the app store listing for specific compatibility details.

### What are common use cases for the Paragliding Map app?

Common use cases include scouting new flying locations, checking real-time weather conditions before and during a flight, planning routes considering airspace restrictions, and ensuring safety with NOTAM alerts. It's also useful for finding nearby landing zones and communicating your location in emergencies.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 11.10.0 — 2026-06-05

▪ Alerts - Receive push notifications the evening before selected launches are flyable.
▪ Bugfixes and improvements.

### 11.8.0 — 2025-05-27

- Added valley winds for the European Alps (subscribers only).
- View map zones, such as aircraft landing approaches, turbulence areas, parking and more.
- Add your own map zones by clicking the big red "+" button at the top-right of the map.
- Bugfixes and improvements.

### 11.7.0 — 2025-02-11

▪ Official NOTAMs: View Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs) on the map from international aviation authorities. A vital safety feature for every flight!

▪ Automatic NOTAM warnings: A prominent warning is displayed when an active NOTAM impacts your launch or landing.

▪Upgraded Maps: Hiking trails and cable car routes are displayed more prominently on beautifully improved default maps.

▪Bugfixes & improvements.

### 11.5.0 — 2024-07-25

- Filter the map to show only launches for paragliding, hang gliding, speed flying, thermalling, soaring, hike & fly, public transport, wind speed and much more!
- Bugfixes and improvements.

### 11.4.0 — 2024-07-09

- Map filter: Filter launches and landings on the map.

- Overview icons: Icons are displayed at the top of site details. Icons include paragliding, hang gliding, powered paragliding, powered hang-gliding, speed flying, speed riding, thermalling, soaring, towing, travel by car, hike and fly, public transport, and cable car.

- A lot more information has been added to the launch and landing details.

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