Asia · Hotan, CHN

Hotan County

Ridge SoaringThermalFoot LaunchCross Country

v1.0 · BETA

About

Hotan County is a county in the southwest of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region and is under the administration of the Hotan Prefecture. Almost all the residents of the county are Uyghurs and live around oases situated between the desolate Taklamakan Desert and Kunlun Mountains.

Launch Points (1)

Desolate Ridge Launch

Foot Launch
Alt: 4,004 m / 13,138 ftHdg: 224° SWSurface: SHORT GRASS

Very high elevation ridge overlooking a desolate landscape

Desolate Ridge Launch

Landing Zones (1)

The Oasis LZ

Alt: 2,582 m / 8,470 ftHdg: 153° SSE

Very desolate

Flying Conditions

Has 1 different launch points. The best wind direction is 227 @ 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
36.532862
Longitude
80.035049
Altitude
4,004 m / 13,138 ft

Conditions

Min Hang Rating
H3
Best Wind Dir
SW (227°)
Best Wind Speed
10–20 kt

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