Chelan Flight Park

We are in the process of building the most accessible flight park in the North West! The property is overlooking the Columbia river on the east side of Deer Mountain, just 4 miles outside the town of Chelan and ¼ of a mile from the Chelan Airport. We now have a SE and NE launch at 550ft (Airport Ridge), A SE and NE launches at 900ft (Pirates) and soon to have a NE, E and SE launch at 1,500ft (To be named). All of which are hike and fly or a 10-15min shuttle. A trail will be built to continue to the top of Deer Mountain at 2,500ft with numerous launch sites.

There are plans to add camp sites, bike trails and more!

All that is required to fly the sites is a briefing and membership with Paraglide Chelan ($50) and A USHPA or ASC license or foreign equivalent. This site is remarkably close to the airport and we have been working with the local aviation community and the FAA to ensure this will be a safe and controlled flying environment for all aviators. Knowing the flight rules and communication requirements is paramount!

Become a Member

“Paraglide Chelan/ SpeedFly Chelan has purchased property to build a flight park! This will be on private property and will require an annual membership for use of the property.

In order to gain a membership, you must:

• Complete our waiver of liability
• Get a site briefing on our three launch areas
• Take a knowledge test of not only flight rules and regulation, but also how to operate and communicate on aircraft radios. ( we fly in approach and departure patters for an airport.. this is mandatory!)
• All flights MUST have someone in the air or on the ground with communication with all pilots and aircraft!
• Pay the dues to help maintain the site.

Our goal in the next few years is to build this area into the most user-friendly flying site in the NW! We will be operating shuttle service on the weekends and by appointment during the week. We will be working with “The Chelan Flyers Club” to offer Butte service, clinics, events and pilot lodging!

For more information, please email info@skydivechelan.com or call 509-881-0687