Europe · Gibraltar, ESP
Rock of Gibraltar
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About
The Rock of Gibraltar is a monolithic limestone promontory located in the British territory of Gibraltar, near the southwestern tip of Europe on the Iberian Peninsula, and near the entrance to the Mediterranean. It is 426 m (1,398 ft) high. Most of the Rock's upper area is covered by a nature reserve, which is home to around 300 Barbary macaques.
Launch Points (2)
Launch
A generic hang glider launch
Rock of Gibraltar Airport Aerotow
A generic hang glider launch
Landing Zones (3)
LZ
A generic landing area (LZ)
Rock of Gibraltar LZ
A generic landing area (LZ)
Rock of Gibraltar LZ
A generic landing area (LZ)
Flying Conditions
Has 2 different launch points and at least 1 or more defined places that you can tow from. The best wind direction is 94.7 @ 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
- 36.138061
- Longitude
- -5.344597
- Altitude
- 375 m / 1,230 ft
Conditions
- Min Hang Rating
- H2
- Best Wind Dir
- E (95°)
- 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.