McMurdo Station

About

McMurdo Station is the largest Antarctic station and the logistics hub of the U.S. Antarctic Program. It is located on Ross Island, the solid ground farthest south that is accessible by ship. The station was established in December 1955 and has about 85 buildings that range in size from a small radio shack to large, three-story structures. The station supports scientific research in various fields such as climatology, biology, geology, glaciology, and atmospheric studies. The hang gliding site near McMurdo Station is located in the mountains nearby, about 10 km (6.2 miles) from the station. The site has two launch sites and two landing areas, depending on the wind direction and speed.

Launch Points (2)

McMurdo Launch

Foot Launch

Alt: 225 m / 738 ftHdg: 269° WSurface: SHORT GRASS

The hang gliding site near McMurdo Station is located in the mountains nearby, about 10 km (6.2 miles) from the station. The site has two launch sites and two landing areas, depending on the wind direction and speed.

McMurdo Station Dry Valley Launch

Foot Launch

Alt: 1,518 m / 4,982 ftHdg: 169° SSESurface: SHORT GRASS

Fly the dry valley discovered by Admiral Byrd in the 1946 High Jump mission to Antarctica.

Landing Zones (2)

Flying Conditions

Has 2 different launch points. The best wind direction is 269 @ 10 knts but many sites can be flown from multiple directions, so check before you fly. You can expect to find: ridge soaring conditions , all dependent on current weather conditions.