Kite-flying guides
How to read the wind, pick a kite and fly it somewhere sensible. Read before you launch.
Best Wind Speed for Flying a Kite — The Complete GuideThe ideal wind speed for kite flying is roughly 8–25 mph (13–40 km/h). Here's how to judge light, perfect and dangerous winds before you head out.How to Choose Your First KitePicking a first kite: single-line, delta, diamond or stunt? Here's what size and style to buy depending on your wind, age and experience.Where to Fly a Kite — Safe Open Spaces, Beaches and ParksThe best places to fly a kite: beaches, parks and big open fields with steady wind, and the obstacles (trees, power lines, roads) to avoid.Is It Safe to Fly a Kite Near an Airport?Flying kites near airports is restricted and dangerous. Kites can reach controlled airspace and pose a real hazard to aircraft. Here's the guidance.How the Kite-Flying Score WorksHow the 0–100 kite score is calculated: wind, gusts, rain and temperature are weighed into a single number with a simple yes, eh or nope verdict.Best Kite-Flying Weather Apps for 2026The best apps for checking wind, gusts and rain before you fly a kite — including free, no-signup options and what each one is actually best at.Windiest Cities in the World — Ranked by Real Wind DataThe windiest cities on earth, ranked from a 3-year archive of wind data for 325 cities — with the ones that are actually good for kite flying.How to Fly a Kite — A Beginner's Guide to Your First FlightHow to launch, fly and land a kite for the first time: wind, launch technique, keeping it in the air, and bringing it down safely.Best Time of Year to Fly a Kite — A Month-by-Month GuideWhen kite-flying season really is: spring and autumn are best in most places, but the ideal months differ by region. Backed by 3 years of climate data for 325 cities.Kite Flying for Kids — A Parent's GuideHow to get kids flying kites: the right first kite, the right wind, and games and tricks that keep them interested past the first launch.Best Places in the World to Fly KitesThe best kite-flying destinations: famous kite beaches, windy plains and kite festivals around the world, with wind notes for each.