South America · Munoz Gamero, CHL

Gran Campo Nevado

Ridge SoaringFoot Launch

v1.0 · BETA

About

The Gran Campo Nevado is a small ice field located in the southern portion of the Muñoz Gamero Peninsula, in Chile. It is about 200 km2 (77 sq mi) in area and feeds 19 outlet glaciers, of which the largest one is 15 km (9.3 mi) long.

Launch Points (1)

Launch

Foot Launch
Alt: 1,647 m / 5,405 ftHdg: 300° WNWSurface: SHORT GRASS

A generic hang glider launch

 Launch

Landing Zones (2)

Ice Field Bailout LZ

Alt: 585 m / 1,921 ftHdg: 154° SSE

You will survive the landing, but will die on the ice.

Survivable LZ

Alt: 1,647 m / 5,405 ftHdg: 0° N

A generic landing area (LZ)

Flying Conditions

Has 1 different launch points. The best wind direction is 299.8 @ 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.

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Location

Latitude
-52.798022
Longitude
-73.092740
Altitude
1,647 m / 5,405 ft

Conditions

Min Hang Rating
H4
Best Wind Dir
WNW (300°)
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.