South America · Tierra del Fuego, CHL

Mount Darwin

ThermalTow SiteFoot Launch

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About

Mount Darwin (Spanish: Monte Darwin) is a peak in Isla Grande de Tierra del Fuego forming part of the Cordillera Darwin, the southernmost range of the Andes, just to the north of the Beagle Channel. Monte Darwin was for a long time considered as the highest peak in Tierra del Fuego

Launch Points (1)

Mount Darwin Launch

Foot Launch
Alt: 2,568 m / 8,425 ftHdg: 82° ESurface: SHORT GRASS

A generic hang glider launch

Mount Darwin Launch

Landing Zones (1)

Glacier Lake LZ

Alt: 159 m / 523 ftHdg: 21° NNE

Unbelievably beautiful

Flying Conditions

Has 1 different launch points and at least 1 or more defined places that you can tow from. The best wind direction is 82.5 @ 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.

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Location

Latitude
-54.658435
Longitude
-69.596848
Altitude
2,568 m / 8,425 ft

Conditions

Min Hang Rating
H3
Best Wind Dir
E (83°)
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.