Europe · Austria, AUT

Nikolsdorf

Ridge SoaringThermalFoot LaunchCross Country

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About

From the flying and gliding airfield near Nikolsdorf you can take off on a sightseeing flight in the High Tauern area.

Launch Points (2)

East Launch

Foot Launch

Alt: 1,979 m / 6,494 ftHdg: 79° ESurface: SHORT GRASS

Steep and facing int a much more open valley for landing

West Launch

Foot Launch

Alt: 1,997 m / 6,553 ftHdg: 253° WSWSurface: SHORT GRASS

Needs work. Too many trees for a launch this shallow

Landing Zones (2)

Amlach Airport

Alt: 679 m / 2,228 ftHdg: 60° ENE

just a dirt strip in an open field. Great for east launches

Thal landing area

Alt: 829 m / 2,720 ftHdg: 270° W

Grassy field next to the main road at the bottom of the valley

Flying Conditions

Has 2 different launch points. The best wind direction is 0 @ 0 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: 46.818161
Longitude: 12.704020
Altitude: 1,997 m / 6,553 ft

Conditions

Min Hang Rating: H3
Best Wind Dir: N (0°)

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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.