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kirkkiz

NW to NE facing thermal site · 1,219 m takeoff

Overview

kirkkiz is a flatland site in Türkiye with a recorded launch elevation of 1,219 m. It works best in northerly, north-easterly and north-westerly winds. Pilots fly it for thermal, using foot launch.

  • This site perfect match for XC.(Not for beginner pilots).One of the best spots in Turkey.This Hill positioned in plain. Source: ParaglidingEarth

When to go

Flyable days per month in a typical year.

Flyable days for kirkkiz are on the way. We are scoring ten years of weather for every site, month by month, against this site, its region and the sites around it.

Getting there

Nearest airports

  • AOE Hasan Polatkan Airport43 km
  • KZR Zafer Airport77 km
  • YEI Bursa Yenişehir Airport136 km

Plan to reach the landing field or the nearest town to kirkkiz; 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.

Flying nearby

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Pilot notes

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Flying kirkkiz?

Takeoff, landing, rules, the hour by hour forecast and live wind are in the site details on the map.

Open site details

Sources

Short extracts from ParaglidingEarth. Read the full guide before you fly.