Visiting North Macedonia
Where to find out how flying works in North Macedonia, who helps visiting pilots on the ground, and who runs tours here. The sources hold the details, so it's worth checking with them before you fly.
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Before you fly
National body: Vozduhoplovna federacija na Makedonija (Aeronautical Federation of North Macedonia) (opens in a new tab)
- A valid free-flight licence from a foreign aviation authority or other authorised body lets you fly without a local licence.
- Pilots must notify air traffic control before take-off and close the flight after landing.
A short summary, not legal advice. Rules change, so check the current requirements with Vozduhoplovna federacija na Makedonija (Aeronautical Federation of North Macedonia) before you fly. Summary checked 13 Oct 2026.
Vozduhoplovna federacija na Makedonija (Aeronautical Federation of North Macedonia): current rules for visiting pilots (opens in a new tab)Checked 13 Oct 2026. Sources: source 1 (opens in a new tab) · source 2 (opens in a new tab)
Europe
- Rules for visiting pilots are set by each country, so licence and insurance requirements differ from one country to the next.
- Many countries let visitors fly with an IPPI card plus a current national licence. The IPPI card gives no insurance cover.
A short summary, not legal advice. Rules change, so check the current requirements with the national body of the country you're visiting. Summary checked 13 Oct 2026.
Current rules for visiting pilots (opens in a new tab)Checked 13 Oct 2026. Sources: source 1 (opens in a new tab) · source 2 (opens in a new tab) · source 3 (opens in a new tab) · source 4 (opens in a new tab) · source 5 (opens in a new tab) · source 6 (opens in a new tab)
Help on the ground
Businesses whose own websites say they help visiting pilots. It's worth contacting them before you go. These lists are indicative, not complete. We add more as we find them, so there are likely others not listed here.
We haven't found anyone here yet. The national body's lists of schools and clubs are a good place to start.
Flying tours here
Organised trips for qualified pilots, as each operator describes them. These lists are indicative, not complete. We add more as we find them, so there are likely others not listed here.
Escape Paragliding (opens in a new tab)
Based in United Kingdom
Trips to: Colombia, India, North Macedonia, Slovenia
All levels; XC and competition skills
Source: Escape Paragliding website · checked 16 Oct 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Fly Adventure (opens in a new tab)
Based in North Macedonia
Trips to: North Macedonia
Source: Fly Adventure website · checked 16 Oct 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Fly Krushevo (opens in a new tab)
Based in North Macedonia
Trips to: North Macedonia
Source: Fly Krushevo website · checked 16 Oct 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Fly with Andy (opens in a new tab)
Based in Switzerland
Trips to: Bulgaria, Hungary, North Macedonia, South Africa
Source: Fly with Andy website · checked 16 Oct 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Passion Paragliding (opens in a new tab)
Based in United Kingdom
Trips to: Colombia, Spain, India, North Macedonia, Turkey
Qualified pilots; XC trips, thermal clinics and SIV
Source: Passion Paragliding website · checked 16 Oct 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Red Tail Paragliding (opens in a new tab)
Based in United States
Trips to: Colombia, North Macedonia
P2 and up; Macedonia asks for 20 h thermalling or a 20 km XC
Source: Red Tail Paragliding website · checked 16 Oct 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Sky Summits (opens in a new tab)
Based in United Kingdom
Trips to: Colombia, France, India, Italy, North Macedonia, Slovenia
Guided XC for qualified pilots, plus post-Club Pilot (CP+) coaching
Source: Sky Summits website · checked 16 Oct 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Sites and contacts
Information only. Forecast direction is compared with each site's published wind range; speeds are shown but not judged. Always check the official site guide, the administering club and conditions on the day. You are responsible for your decision to fly.