South America · Pategona, CHL

Torres del Paine National Park

Ridge SoaringThermalFoot LaunchCross CountryO₂ Recommended

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Torres del Paine National Park-Chile

Launch Points (3)

South Launch

Foot Launch

Alt: 1,729 m / 5,672 ftHdg: 129° SESurface: SHORT GRASS

A generic hang glider launch

North Launch

Foot Launch

Alt: 1,731 m / 5,679 ftHdg: 5° NSurface: SHORT GRASS

A generic hang glider launch

Torres del Paine Norte Launch

Foot Launch

Alt: 2,633 m / 8,638 ftHdg: 94° ESurface: SHORT GRASS

A generic hang glider launch

Landing Zones (3)

Dickson Lake LZ

Alt: 212 m / 695 ftHdg: 129° SE

A generic landing area (LZ)

Lago Nordenskjold Lake LZ

Alt: 76 m / 250 ftHdg: 50° NE

A generic landing area (LZ)

Torres del Paine Welcome Center LZ

Alt: 123 m / 404 ftHdg: 248° WSW

A generic landing area (LZ)

Flying Conditions

Has 3 different launch points. The best wind direction is 128.6 @ 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: -50.951274
Longitude: -73.076449
Altitude: 1,729 m / 5,672 ft

Conditions

Min Hang Rating: H4
Best Wind Dir: SE (129°)
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.