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Maninjau, Sumatera Barat

11th – 15th August 2025

Required wind direction to fly this site.

  1. Maninjau : W, SW
  2. Payakumbuh : W, NW
  3. Batu Berigi : N, NW
  4. Lereng Greenview : W, SW, NW

Itinerary

August 11th
PADANG
Padang City

Check-in at Padang city and explore around the area. I will pickup the rental car from airport and self-drive the entire trip.

August 12th
MANINJAU
Puncak Lawang

Requires NW, W and SW wind to fly. Top landing preferred else 46 minutes pickup next to the lake.

Puncak Lawang at Lake Maninjau is one of the most popular spot for paragliding, it's about 3 hours drive from Padang city.

August 13th
PAYAKUMBUH
Gunung Bungsu

Requires NW and W (SW possible but a bit tricky) wind to fly. Top landing possible but preferably at the designated landing zone.

Gunung Bungsu is the main destination, it's a site suitable for both types of flights - Trainee and Cross-country pilots.

August 14th
BATUBARIGI
Batu Barigi

Requires N wind to fly. Top landing possible but preferably at the designated landing zone.

Batu Barigi

August 15th
DEPARTS

Check-out from the hotel and check-in at the airport.