Asia · Kashmir, PAK
K2
Ridge SoaringThermalFoot LaunchCross CountryO₂ Recommended
v1.0 · BETA
About
K2, at 8,611 metres (28,251 ft) above sea level, is the second-highest mountain on Earth, after Mount Everest at 8,849 metres (29,032 ft)
Launch Points (1)
Base camp Launch
Foot Launch
Alt: 6,377 m / 20,921 ftHdg: 300° WNWSurface: SHORT GRASS
A generic hang glider launch
Landing Zones (1)
Glacier LZ
Alt: 5,270 m / 17,290 ftHdg: 290° WNW
A generic landing area (LZ)
Flying Conditions
Has 1 different launch points. The best wind direction is 291.9 @ 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.
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Location
- Latitude
- 35.907455
- Longitude
- 76.533957
- Altitude
- 6,377 m / 20,921 ft
Conditions
- Best Wind Dir
- WNW (292°)
- 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.
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