Sites/Klaksvik
DOSSIER · 736SITE · EUROPE
62°12′36″N · 6°35′11″WLIVE CHART · OBSERVED 1358Z
Airworthy · 3+
EUROPE · FAROE ISLANDS · DNK

Klaksvik

RidgeSimulatedFoot Launch
ELEV 647 M / 2,124 FT

Specimen Sheet · Vital Statistics

Launch Elev647 m
Launch Elev FT2,124 ft MSL
Min Hang RatingH3
Best Wind350° · 10–20 kt
Coordinates62.2101° N
 -6.5863° E

Classification · Terrain & Access

CliffGrassy SlopeBeachFoot LaunchTrail
§ 01CHART · LAUNCHES & LANDINGS

Field chart.

Launch point
Landing zone
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1 LAUNCH · 1 LZ · ALT RANGE 7647 M

§ 02 · Flying Conditions · Field NotesUpdated 2026·03·21

Klaksvík, the second largest town in the Faroe Islands, a self-governing territory of the Kingdom of Denmark. Klaksvík is located on the island of Borðoy, and has a population of about 5,000 people. The town is known for its fishing industry, its cultural events, and its scenic views of the surrounding mountains and fjords. Klaksvík is also a popular tourist destination, offering activities such as hiking, kayaking, whale watching, and bird watching.

Has 1 different launch points. The best wind direction is 350 @ 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.

§ 03 · Wind Window · Best Operating EnvelopeN · 350° ±0°

NSEWNESENWSW
1020 kt
Primary · N · 350°
Envelope: 350° – 350° (±0°)
Preferred · 1015 ktWorkable · 1523 ktHazardous · >25 kt

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§ 07 · Location · Field CoordinatesWGS-84

Latitude62.210078
Longitude-6.586350
DMS · N62°12′36″N
DMS · E6°35′11″W
Altitude647 m
Altitude FT2,124 ft
UTM29V 625 528 E · 8 187 552 N

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FILE № 736 · CLOSED 2026·03·21
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✎ SURVEYED · EUROPE · DNK