Ellenville Flight Park

About

Ellenville is a popular hang gliding site in New York, located about 75 miles north of New York City. It is situated along the beautiful Shawangunk Mountain range, which offers spectacular views and challenging flying conditions. Ellenville has a take off altitude of 1,350 feet and a 30 acre landing field where the shop is located. It also has three gently sloped hills facing different wind directions, which allow for more flying opportunities. Ellenville is considered the “Hang Gliding Capital of the Northeast” and has a distance record of 201 miles and a duration record of 11-1/2 hours.

Launch Points (3)

North Launch

Ramp

Alt: 367 m / 1,205 ftHdg: 290° WNWSurface: SHORT GRASS

A generic hang glider launch

South Launch - North Facing

Foot Launch

Alt: 425 m / 1,394 ftHdg: 1° NSurface: SHORT GRASS

This is the secondary launch site, facing north-northeast. It is suitable for winds from 0 to 60 degrees. It has a small grassy area with a steeper slope and a wooden ramp. It is accessible by car or by foot from the landing field

South Launch - West facing

Foot Launch

Alt: 429 m / 1,406 ftHdg: 263° WSurface: SHORT GRASS

This is the secondary launch site, facing north-northeast. It is suitable for winds from 0 to 60 degrees. It has a small grassy area with a steeper slope and a wooden ramp. It is accessible by car or by foot from the landing field

Landing Zones (1)

Flying Conditions

Has 3 different launch points and at least 1 or more defined places that you can tow from. The best wind direction is 331.5 @ 10 knts but many sites can be flown from multiple directions, so check before you fly. You can expect to find: thermal conditions ridge soaring conditions cross country potential , all dependent on current weather conditions.