Erta Ale

About

Erta Ale is a continuously active basaltic shield volcano in the Afar Region of northeastern Ethiopia, which is itself part of the wider Afar Triangle (a barren desert region straddling Djibouti, Ethiopia and Eritrea). Erta Ale is located in the Danakil Depression, an area below sea level between the last two countries, and is the most active volcano in Ethiopia

Launch Points (2)

Launch

Foot Launch

Alt: 592 m / 1,941 ftHdg: 216° SWSurface: SHORT GRASS

A generic hang glider launch

Ale Bagu Launch

Foot Launch

Alt: 999 m / 3,278 ftHdg: 233° SWSurface: SHORT GRASS

Ale Bagu is a stratovolcano located in the Afar Region, Ethiopia. It is the highest volcano of Erta Ale Range. The village of El Dom sits at the base of Ale Bagu

Landing Zones (1)

Flying Conditions

Has 2 different launch points. The best wind direction is 215.9 @ 10 knts but many sites can be flown from multiple directions, so check before you fly. You can expect to find: thermal conditions , all dependent on current weather conditions.