Oceania · Northern Territory, AUS

Mount Zeil

Ridge SoaringThermalFoot LaunchCross Country

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About

Mount Zeil (1,531 m or 5,023 ft) is a mountain in the Northern Territory of Australia located in the locality of Mount Zeil in the western MacDonnell Ranges. It is the highest peak in the Northern Territory, and the highest peak on the Australian mainland west of the Great Dividing Range.

Launch Points (2)

Launch

Foot Launch
Alt: 1,351 m / 4,431 ftHdg: 163° SSESurface: SHORT GRASS

A generic hang glider launch

 Launch

Mount Zeil Town Launch

Foot Launch
Alt: 837 m / 2,746 ftHdg: 5° NSurface: SHORT GRASS

Very long ridge behind the 'town'

Mount Zeil Town Launch

Landing Zones (2)

Dry River LZ

Alt: 663 m / 2,175 ftHdg: 79° E

A generic landing area (LZ)

Mount Zeil Town LZ

Alt: 637 m / 2,091 ftHdg: 241° WSW

Stop at the pub and get a tinny

Flying Conditions

Has 2 different launch points. The best wind direction is 162.6 @ 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
-23.580404
Longitude
132.578945
Altitude
1,351 m / 4,431 ft

Conditions

Min Hang Rating
H3
Best Wind Dir
SSE (163°)
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.