Asia · Tian Shan, KGZ
Mt Kapakon
v1.0 · BETA
About
The Tian Shan s a large system of mountain ranges in Central Asia. The highest peak in the Tian Shan is Jengish Chokusu, at 7,439 metres (24,406 ft) high. Its lowest point is the Turpan Depression, which is 154 m (505 ft) below sea level
Launch Points (1)
Launch
A generic hang glider launch
Landing Zones (3)
LZ
A generic landing area (LZ)
Mt Kapakon Glacier 2 LZ
A generic landing area (LZ)
Mt Kapakon Glacier LZ
A generic landing area (LZ)
Flying Conditions
Has 1 different launch points. The best wind direction is 21.2 @ 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.
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Location
- Latitude
- 42.167515
- Longitude
- 78.469807
- Altitude
- 5,192 m / 17,033 ft
Conditions
- Min Hang Rating
- H3
- Best Wind Dir
- NNE (21°)
- 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.