Kastania HG

Overview

Kastania HG is a flatland site in Greece with a recorded launch elevation of 1,145 m. It works best in northerly, north-easterly, westerly and north-westerly winds. Pilots fly it for ridge soaring and thermal, using foot launch. It is recorded as suitable for cross-country flights.

Getting there

Plan to reach the landing field or the nearest town to Kastania HG; most takeoffs are reached by shuttle, cable car or a ride from a local pilot. Data: © OpenStreetMap contributors

Where to stay

The nearest towns, for a bed, food and a lift to takeoff.

• Servia3 km awayBooking.comAirbnb
• Velvendos10 km awayBooking.comAirbnb
• Livadi12 km awayBooking.comAirbnb

Things to do

For the days the wind is wrong: places worth a visit within 10 km of Kastania HG.

• Balla (Pieria)Culture · 6.3 km awayHistoric site
• Lake Polyfytos BridgeCulture · 8.5 km awayBridge in Kozani regional unit, Greece
• Folklore Museum of VelventosCulture · 10 km awayFolk art museum in Western Macedonia, Greece

From Wikipedia, text and photos under their own licences on each article.

• Servia / Kastania0 km NW
• Levadi6 km E · Faces SE–SWWorks in other winds
• Kalyvia Olympus27 km SE · Faces S–NPossible XC from here on a NW day, 27 km downwindWorks in other winds
• Elassona32 km S · Faces SWorks in other winds
• Kamvounia Mt32 km SW · Faces E–SPossible XC from here on a NE day, 32 km downwindWorks in other winds
• Kamvounia Mt NW34 km SW · Faces W–NWPossible XC from here on a NE day, 34 km downwind
• Karya38 km SE
• S38 km EPossible XC from here on a W day, 38 km downwind

Pilot notes