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§ 02 · Flying Conditions · Field NotesUpdated 2026·03·21
Kargil Airport (ICAO: VI65) is a military airfield in Kargil district 6 km (3.7 mi) away from Kargil and 217 km (135 mi) from Leh. It is one of two airports in the union territory of Ladakh. The airport will be expanded for operation of commercial jets by the end of 2019.[1][needs update] (Dzongkha and Ladakhi)
Has 1 different launch points and at least 1 or more defined places that you can tow from. The best wind direction is 20.6 @ 10 knts but many sites can be flown from multiple directions, so check before you fly.
You can expect to find: thermal conditions high altitude conditions cross country potential , all dependent on current weather conditions.
§ 03 · Wind Window · Best Operating EnvelopeNNE · 021° ±0°
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§ 07 · Location · Field CoordinatesWGS-84
§ 09 · Recent Flights · Log Book
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