Teaching the world to fly since 1974
Kitty Hawk Kites is a small business based in the Outer Banks of North Carolina. John Harris started this business in 1974 as a hang gliding school at Jockey’s Ridge State Park. As time went on, he added a small retail store selling t-shirts, kites, and souvenirs. And it grew from there!
John is still the president and is very active in the day-to-day happenings at each store. The difference at Kitty Hawk Kites is that we work as a team to ensure everyone is successful.
Latest articles
Kayak Fishing
Growing Larger Than a Fisherman’s Tale Kayak fishing is quickly [...]
How to Choose the Right Kite
We compiled this post to help folks who are looking at 200-300 kites in a well-stocked kite store to choose the kite that's right for them.
Why Learn to Hang Glide with Kitty Hawk Kites?
Do you ever get that urge just to try something [...]
Kitty Hawk Kites Hang Gliding School 2019 Events Calendar
Rogallo Birthday Celebration January 26, 2019 In celebration of what [...]
A Hang Gliding Flight in Mexico
In February 2019, I ventured to Valle de Bravo, Mexico to participate in the legendary El Peñón Classic Race, a hang gliding competition known for attracting the fiercest sport class competitors in the world.