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§ 02 · Flying Conditions · Field NotesUpdated 2026·03·21
Erta Ale is a continuously active basaltic shield volcano in the Afar Region of northeastern Ethiopia, which is itself part of the wider Afar Triangle (a barren desert region straddling Djibouti, Ethiopia and Eritrea).
Erta Ale is located in the Danakil Depression, an area below sea level between the last two countries, and is the most active volcano in Ethiopia
Has 2 different launch points. The best wind direction is 215.9 @ 10 knts but many sites can be flown from multiple directions, so check before you fly.
You can expect to find: thermal conditions , all dependent on current weather conditions.
§ 03 · Wind Window · Best Operating EnvelopeSW · 216° ±0°
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§ 07 · Location · Field CoordinatesWGS-84
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