Europe · Sicily, ITA

Mount Etna

ThermalFoot LaunchCross Country

v1.0 · BETA

About

Mount Etna is one of the world's most active volcanoes and is in an almost constant state of activity. The fertile volcanic soils produced from this activity support extensive agriculture, with vineyards and orchards spread across the lower slopes of the mountain and the broad Plain of Catania to the south.

Launch Points (1)

Cratere Sud-Est dell Etna

Foot Launch
Alt: 3,250 m / 10,661 ftHdg: 121° ESESurface: SHORT GRASS

A generic hang glider launch

Cratere Sud-Est dell Etna

Landing Zones (3)

LZ

Alt: 519 m / 1,704 ftHdg: 168° SSE

A generic landing area (LZ)

Mount Etna LZ

Alt: 1,018 m / 3,338 ftHdg: 114° ESE

A generic landing area (LZ)

Mount Etna LZ

Alt: 1,110 m / 3,643 ftHdg: 214° SSW

A generic landing area (LZ)

Flying Conditions

Has 1 different launch points. The best wind direction is 120.7 @ 10 knts but many sites can be flown from multiple directions, so check before you fly. You can expect to find: thermal conditions cross country potential , all dependent on current weather conditions.

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Location

Latitude
37.749455
Longitude
14.996994
Altitude
3,250 m / 10,661 ft

Conditions

Min Hang Rating
H3
Best Wind Dir
ESE (121°)
Best Wind Speed
10–20 kt

Chase the Wind

Real-time METAR data helps you find a good conditions window and set your MSFS world clock to match.

Nearby stations are not currently reporting to the aviation weather network.