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Décollage – Isla de la Tigre

Direction
NNEESESSOONO
Coordonnées
13.2739, -87.6388
Altitude
764 m
Région
Valle, HN
Atterrissage
à 2.3 km du décollageVoir sur la carte

Description du décollage

Isla de la Tigre/ Tiger Island lies in the gulf of Fonseca in southern Honduras. The island is an inactive, conical volcano of 780 meters and the launch is from a north and nne facing meadow at the top of the mountain. Accessable by a Rough dirt road/4by4 only or by foot (start early on foot to avoid the heat)

Accès

2-2 1/2 hrs south from Tegucigalpa and international flights. Drive south to Coyalito and take water taxis to the island. The main town is Amapala which is a popular local tourist destination with services, resturaunts, hotels etc.

Météo

it is a north facing launch/afternoon south winds develope sometimes.

Réglementation / espace aérien

no

Commentaires

Nice coastal soaring site with beautiful views looking north across the gulf to mainland Honduras, land on Playa del Burro for cheap and fresh seafood/beer and accomodations as well. Super laidback local atmosphere.