Can you paraglide from Babadağ in November?
Many operators keep flying in November on suitable days; cancellations can be more frequent than in summer and no flight is guaranteed.
FETHIYE · OLUDENIZ · BABADAG
Babadağ in November: shorter days and changeable weather
In November the days shorten at Ölüdeniz and the weather turns changeable, so the flying window narrows. This page summarises daylight times and the site thresholds that matter in November. Statuses are model forecasts; the official decision rests with the Fethiye Slot Service Centre and the launch marshal.
Daylight and the flying window
The times below are astronomical for Ölüdeniz (Turkey time). Daylight shortens by about 50 minutes over the month; landing must be completed before sunset. The site shows the last ticket and last flight times when the field team publishes them.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 November | 07:26 | 18:07 | 10 h 41 min |
| 8 November | 07:33 | 18:00 | 10 h 27 min |
| 15 November | 07:40 | 17:55 | 10 h 15 min |
| 22 November | 07:48 | 17:51 | 10 h 3 min |
| 30 November | 07:55 | 17:48 | 9 h 53 min |
Rain and cloud base
With the site's default thresholds, hourly rain of 0.3–2 mm is Risky and 2 mm or more is Closed; rain probability above 30% is Risky and above 60% Closed. If the cloud base falls below launch altitude the launch counts as in cloud and shows Closed; within 500 m of the altitude it shows Risky. A thunderstorm in the Dalaman METAR closes every launch.
Land breeze and northerly flow at landing
In autumn the morning land breeze can last longer. On this site a land breeze is within limits up to a mean of 15 km/h, with gusts assessed separately; after 15:00 local, strong northerly flow aloft can descend as a land breeze at landing and is shown as Risky.
Are there flights in November?
Many operators keep flying in November on suitable days; cancellations from rain, wind and low cloud can be more frequent than in summer, and no day is guaranteed. Keep your plans flexible and, on the day, check the hourly status on the site, then the call of the Slot Service Centre and the launch marshal.
How to read the site in November
Look at the landing area first: if landing is not suitable, no launch shows suitable. Then open the launch's hourly table; "Confirm on site" marks an uncertain hour. If the data time is older than 20 minutes the page says so.
How much daylight is there in November?
At Ölüdeniz there are about 10 h 41 min of daylight at the start of November and 9 h 53 min at the end.
Which thresholds matter in November?
Hourly rain of 0.3 mm or more is Risky and 2 mm or more Closed; cloud base below launch altitude is Closed; a thunderstorm closes every launch (the site's default thresholds).
Related pages
Babadağ in October · About and method · Frequently asked questions · Launches and wind sectors · Land breeze and landing safety
Page text last updated: . This page is informational. The flight decision is made on site by the pilot, the launch marshal and the Fethiye Slot Service Centre. Fethiye Slot Service Centre (SHM) ↗