Launch Guide
Gudauri, Georgia
Gudauri, Georgia is known for greater Caucasus scale, flying above the Gudauri resort landscape, and high mountain views around Mt Bidara.
Quick facts
- Country
- Georgia
- Region
- Greater Caucasus
- Locality
- Gudauri / Mt Bidara
- Launch type
- High Caucasus mountain site system
- Flying
- Mountain thermal, High-altitude recreational flying, and Tandem flying
- Pilot level
- Only fly within the current Georgian legal framework, certified-site requirements, and recognised local guidance.
Meet Gudauri
Gudauri is a high caucasus mountain site system near Gudauri / Mt Bidara, Greater Caucasus. Pilots know it for greater Caucasus scale, flying above the Gudauri resort landscape, and high mountain views around Mt Bidara. This page is a cultural introduction—not a live site guide—so check current local information before flying.
Why pilots love it
A ski-resort road threading through the Greater Caucasus while gliders make the already large landscape look larger. The flying can involve mountain thermal, high-altitude recreational flying, and tandem flying, but the appeal is larger than a list of conditions: it is the landscape, the local rituals, and the stories pilots carry home. The Caucasus handle the scale; regulation handles who flies where.
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Flying character
Georgia's paragliding regulation and certified-site operations have changed in recent years; current legal and local status must be checked. Pilot-level guidance: Only fly within the current Georgian legal framework, certified-site requirements, and recognised local guidance. Current access, weather, airspace, and site rules always take priority over this evergreen overview.
Hazards to verify locally
- High-mountain weather
- Strong valley wind
- Altitude and cold
- Regulated operating requirements
Landing: Use only landing arrangements approved under the current certified-site operation.
Access and etiquette
The Georgian AIP identifies the federation in the national air-sports framework; current Gudauri site operation must be confirmed separately before flying. Before visiting, review guidance from Georgian Paragliding Federation / current certified operator, confirm the site is open, and respect the agreements that keep flying possible.
Check current guidance from Georgian Paragliding Federation / current certified operator.
GOOD TO KNOW
Frequently asked questions
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What kind of flying is Gudauri known for?
Gudauri is associated with mountain thermal, high-altitude recreational flying, and tandem flying. It is especially known for greater Caucasus scale, flying above the Gudauri resort landscape, and high mountain views around Mt Bidara.
What pilot level is appropriate for Gudauri?
Only fly within the current Georgian legal framework, certified-site requirements, and recognised local guidance. Conditions can change the answer, so use the current local briefing rather than this page as your operational reference.
Where should I check current rules for Gudauri?
Start with Georgian Paragliding Federation / current certified operator at https://airnav.ge/eaip/2026-02-19-000000/pdf/UG-ENR-5.5.pdf. Confirm access, airspace, weather, landing arrangements, and any temporary restrictions before flying.