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Xaxan

East-facing ridge site · 621 m takeoff · 598 m height gain

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Site guide

Xaxan is a hill site in Spain with a recorded launch elevation of 621 m. It works best in easterly winds, and can also work in south-easterly winds. Pilots fly it for ridge soaring, using foot launch.

Takeoff

  • Take-off621 m · Source: ParaglidingEarth

621 m · 42.3299, -8.6881 · Directions

Landing

  • Landing23 m · Source: ParaglidingEarth

23 m · 2.2 km away · glide 1:3.7

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When to go

Flyable days per month in a typical year.

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Getting there

Nearest airports

  • VGO Vigo Airport12 km
  • SCQ Santiago-Rosalía de Castro Airport67 km
  • LCG A Coruña Airport111 km

Nearest towns

  • Moaña7 km
  • Marín7 km
  • Bueu8 km

Public transport directions from Vigo Airport (Google Maps)All travel options from Vigo Airport (Rome2Rio)

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

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