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- In the Ratings of Takeoff, Condition of Flight and Landing, 5 means exremely demanding and 1 means the easiest in comparison.
- PG=paraglider HG=hang glider MPG=motor paraglider JR=Japan Railway
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| HG PG |
| Site Name |
Shinsato Flight Area |
| Desctiption |
Can enjoy both thermal and ridge soaring and fly out for cross
country flight without much difficulty. |
| Location |
Shinzato, Sashiki-cho, Okinawa Prefecture |
| Access |
| By Car |
40 minutes from Naha |
| By Train |
|
|
| Flying Season |
October∼April |
| School |
Yes |
| Name of School |
Blue Sky Paraglider School |
| Bilingual Staff |
Japanese/English |
| Contact |
|
| Visitor Rating |
JHF-P or IPPI SafePro/ParaPro 4, or greater |
| Member's Fee |
|
| Visitor Fee |
JY1,000/day plus Guide Fee JY3,000/person for group of 10 people and more, JY4,000/person for group of 3∼9 people, JY5,000/person for group of
2 people |
| Takeoff (TO) |
| Name |
Shinsato TO |
| Direction |
N |
| Terrain |
Slope |
| Rating |
3 |
| Size |
2 hanggliders |
| TO ASL |
150m |
| GPS Coordinates |
|
| Site Comment |
TOis on sheer cliff and it is needed to take off by controlling glider to match with wind condition. |
|
| Condition of Flight |
| Soaring Ratio |
Thermal Soarings 60% Ridge Soarings 40% Sleddies
% |
| Rating |
3 |
| Altitude TO∼LD |
100m |
| Distance TO&simLD |
100m |
| Site Comment |
Cross country flight in Okinawa is made most frequently from this site. 15km to the southern tip of Okinawa island. |
|
| Landing (LD) |
| Size |
100×50m |
| Terrain |
Flat |
| Rating |
3 |
| LD ASL |
100m |
| GPS Coordinates |
|
| Site Comment |
Narrow grassy field and farm road, otherwise make top landing. |
|
| Access LD∼TO |
1 minute's walk plus 5 minutes by car, total 6 minutes |
| Cross Country Flight |
Allowed |
| Place of Interest |
There is accommodations run by Pension Fund near the site and
its big bathroom can be used by visitors. |
| Others |
|
| Last updated |
4/25/2003 |
| PG MPG |
| Site Name |
Ukinju Hainu Flight Area |
| Desctiption |
Take off from 2m ASL and would gain altitude of 300m. |
| Location |
Miibaru, Tamagusuku-son, Shimajiri-gun, Okinawa Prefecture |
| Access |
| By Car |
1 hour ride from Naha |
| By Train |
|
|
| Flying Season |
Year-round |
| School |
Yes |
| Name of School |
Blue Sky Paraglider School |
| Bilingual Staff |
Japanese/English |
| Contact |
|
| Visitor Rating |
JHF-B or IPPI ParaPro 2 accompanied by instructor, or greater |
| Member's Fee |
|
| Visitor Fee |
JY1,000/day plus Guide Fee JY3,000/person for group of 10 people and more, JY4,000/person for group of 3∼9 people, JY5,000/person for group of
2 people |
| Takeoff (TO) |
| Name |
Ukinju Hainju TO |
| Direction |
SE |
| Terrain |
Slope |
| Rating |
3 |
| Size |
Sandy beach of approx. 500m length |
| TO ASL |
2m |
| GPS Coordinates |
|
| Site Comment |
If you stay in the lift band above the row of Screw Pine trees, you would be able to keep soaring. |
|
| Condition of Flight |
| Soaring Ratio |
Thermal Soarings % Ridge Soarings 50% Sleddies 50% |
| Rating |
4 |
| Altitude TO∼LD |
2m |
| Distance TO&simLD |
5m |
| Site Comment |
Keep figure eight flying along the row of Screw Pine trees to stay on a lift. |
|
| Landing (LD) |
| Size |
30m×500m |
| Terrain |
Flat |
| Rating |
1 |
| LD ASL |
0m |
| GPS Coordinates |
|
| Site Comment |
Sandy beach |
|
| Access LD∼TO |
0 minute walk |
| Cross Country Flight |
Allowed |
| Place of Interest |
15 minutes' ride to Okinawa World where you can come in touch with the culture of Okinawa. 5 minutes to Miibaru beach where you can experience sailing on a glass bottom boat and snorkeling. 5 minutes to Hamabe-no-chaya where you would relax by having coffee watching the sea. |
| Others |
When you fly powered paraglider, keep ample distances from apartment
complex existing on the left side of the ridge to prevent from being complained. |
| Last updated |
4/25/2003 |
| PG |
| Site Name |
Yonabaru Flight Area |
| Desctiption |
The nearest area from Naha which is recommended for visitors whose itinerary is tight. |
| Location |
Yonabaru-cho, Shimajiri-gun, Okinawa Prefecture |
| Access |
| By Car |
20 minutes from Naha |
| By Train |
|
|
| Flying Season |
October∼April |
| School |
Yes |
| Name of School |
Blue Sky Paraglider School |
| Bilingual Staff |
Japanese/English |
| Contact |
|
| Visitor Rating |
JHF-NP or IPPI ParaPro 3 accompanied by JHF-P or IPPI ParaPro 4, or greater |
| Member's Fee |
|
| Visitor Fee |
JY1,000/day plus Guide Fee JY3,000/person for group of 10 people and more, JY4,000/person for group of 3∼9 people, JY5,000/person for group of
2 people |
| Takeoff (TO) |
| Name |
Yonabaru TO |
| Direction |
N NE |
| Terrain |
Slope |
| Rating |
2 |
| Size |
1 paraglider |
| TO ASL |
120m |
| GPS Coordinates |
|
| Site Comment |
Reverse inflation for taking off is most recommended. |
|
| Condition of Flight |
| Soaring Ratio |
Thermal Soarings 30% Ridge Soarings 70% Sleddies % |
| Rating |
2 |
| Altitude TO∼LD |
50m |
| Distance TO&simLD |
200m |
| Site Comment |
There is no ridge lift toward the left side. Go back and forth to stay on lift between ridge on the right and TO. |
|
| Landing (LD) |
| Size |
20m×40m (Top landing is norm here.) |
| Terrain |
Flat slope |
| Rating |
3 |
| LD ASL |
70m |
| GPS Coordinates |
|
| Site Comment |
Make secure landing setup for descending to the proper height
to enter the final path. |
|
| Access LD∼TO |
3 minute's walk plus 5 minutes by car, total 8 minutes |
| Cross Country Flight |
Allowed |
| Place of Interest |
Yonabaru soba (buckwheat noodle) YONABARUYA is popular. |
| Others |
|
| Last updated |
4/25/2003 |
| HG PG MPG |
| Site Name |
Katsuren Flight Area |
| Desctiption |
Ridge soaring along seashore. |
| Location |
Katsuren-cho, Nakagami-gun, Okinawa Prefecture |
| Access |
| By Car |
50 minutes from Naha |
| By Train |
|
|
| Flying Season |
April∼September |
| School |
Yes |
| Name of School |
Blue Sky Paraglider School |
| Bilingual Staff |
Japanese/English |
| Contact |
|
| Visitor Rating |
JHF-NP or IPPI ParaPro 3 accompanied by JHF-P or IPPI ParaPro 4, or greater |
| Member's Fee |
|
| Visitor Fee |
JY1,000/day plus Guide Fee JY3,000/person for group of 10 people and more, JY4,000/person for group of 3∼9 people, JY5,000/person for group of
2 people |
| Takeoff (TO) |
| Name |
Katsuren TO |
| Direction |
SW |
| Terrain |
Slope |
| Rating |
4 |
| Size |
1 hangglider |
| TO ASL |
80m |
| GPS Coordinates |
|
| Site Comment |
TO is on the sheer cliff and you need to have secure inflation of canopy. |
|
| Condition of Flight |
| Soaring Ratio |
Thermal Soarings % Ridge Soarings 80% Sleddies 20% |
| Rating |
2 |
| Altitude TO∼LD |
80m |
| Distance TO&simLD |
200m |
| Site Comment |
Ridge with scenic view stretches for 2km to the left and 1km to the right. |
|
| Landing (LD) |
| Size |
100m×200m |
| Terrain |
Flat |
| Rating |
2 |
| LD ASL |
0m |
| GPS Coordinates |
|
| Site Comment |
Air current is stable over the landing zone on sandy beach. |
|
| Access LD∼TO |
1 minute's walk plus 10 minutes by car, total 11 minutes |
| Cross Country Flight |
Allowed |
| Place of Interest |
While soaring, you would have a nice view seeing road in the sea at the back. There are many sightseeing spots. |
| Others |
|
| Last updated |
4/25/2003 |
| PG |
| Site Name |
Nakijin Flight Area |
| Desctiption |
Ridge soaring along seashore. |
| Location |
Nakijin-son, Kunigami-gun, Okinawa Prefecture |
| Access |
| By Car |
2 hours from Naha |
| By Train |
|
|
| Flying Season |
October∼April |
| School |
Yes |
| Name of School |
Blue Sky Paraglider School |
| Bilingual Staff |
Japanese/English |
| Contact |
|
| Visitor Rating |
JHF-B or IPPIParaPro 2 accompanied by instructor, or greater |
| Member's Fee |
|
| Visitor Fee |
JY1,000/day plus Guide Fee JY3,000/person for group of 10 people and more, JY4,000/person for group of 3∼9 people, JY5,000/person for group of
2 people |
| Takeoff (TO) |
| Name |
Nakijin TO |
| Direction |
NE |
| Terrain |
Flat |
| Rating |
4 |
| Size |
1 paraglider |
| TO ASL |
30m |
| GPS Coordinates |
|
| Site Comment |
Pay attention to narrow takeoff. |
|
| Condition of Flight |
| Soaring Ratio |
Thermal Soarings % Ridge Soarings 80% Sleddies 20% |
| Rating |
3 |
| Altitude TO∼LD |
30m |
| Distance TO&simLD |
100m |
| Site Comment |
Stay close to the ridge right after takeoff to soar because top of ridge is low at 30m high. |
|
| Landing (LD) |
| Size |
30m×300m |
| Terrain |
Flat |
| Rating |
3 |
| LD ASL |
0m |
| GPS Coordinates |
|
| Site Comment |
LD will be in a crosswind because of sea breeze. |
|
| Access LD∼TO |
10 minute's walk |
| Cross Country Flight |
Allowed |
| Place of Interest |
Sports ground is adjoining and Nakijin Castle Ruin is located
nearby. Marine Exposition Memorial Park has an aquarium, one of the biggest in
the world (about 20 minutes from the site). |
| Others |
|
| Last updated |
4/25/2003 |
| HG PG |
| Site Name |
Kayo Flight Area |
| Desctiption |
Ridge soaring along seashore will be enjoyed. |
| Location |
Kayo-ku, Ngo City, Okinawa Prefecture |
| Access |
| By Car |
1 hour and 30 minutes from Naha |
| By Train |
|
|
| Flying Season |
April∼September |
| School |
Yes |
| Name of School |
Blue Sky Paraglider School |
| Bilingual Staff |
Japanese/English |
| Contact |
|
| Visitor Rating |
JHF-B or IPPI SafePro/ParaPro 2 accompanied by instructor, or greater |
| Member's Fee |
|
| Visitor Fee |
JY1,000/day plus Guide Fee JY3,000/person for group of 10 people and more, JY4,000/person for group of 3∼9 people, JY5,000/person for group of
2 people |
| Takeoff (TO) |
| Name |
Kayo TO |
| Direction |
SE S |
| Terrain |
Slope |
| Rating |
2 |
| Size |
1 hangglider |
| TO ASL |
90m |
| GPS Coordinates |
|
| Site Comment |
Reverse inflation is the best for taking off here. |
|
| Condition of Flight |
| Soaring Ratio |
Thermal Soarings % Ridge Soarings 80% Sleddies 20% |
| Rating |
2 |
| Altitude TO∼LD |
90m |
| Distance TO&simLD |
300m |
| Site Comment |
Pay attention to other gliders flying because ridge will be
congested when wind is calm. |
|
| Landing (LD) |
| Size |
40m×1000m |
| Terrain |
Flat |
| Rating |
2 |
| LD ASL |
0m |
| GPS Coordinates |
|
| Site Comment |
Landing setup is in a crosswind because of sea breeze. |
|
| Access LD∼TO |
5 minute's walk plus 10 minutes by car, total 15 minutes |
| Cross Country Flight |
Allowed |
| Place of Interest |
Himawari-Shokudo (restaurant), 10 minutes from Kayo, is popular spot for its Soki Soba (local noodle in soup). Staying overnight without meal
at JY3,000 at tourist home. |
| Others |
|
| Last updated |
4/25/2003 |
| PG |
| Site Name |
Gushichan Joshi Koen Flight Area |
| Desctiption |
The site was originally developed only for summer time by Hanggliding club. Steep ridge extends for 3km. |
| Location |
Gushichan-son, Shimajiri-gun, Okinawa Prefecture |
| Access |
| By Car |
1 hour from Naha |
| By Train |
|
|
| Flying Season |
April∼September |
| School |
Yes |
| Name of School |
Blue Sky Paraglider School |
| Bilingual Staff |
Japanese/English |
| Contact |
|
| Visitor Rating |
JHF-B or IPPI SafePro/ParaPro 2 accompanied by instructor, or greater |
| Member's Fee |
|
| Visitor Fee |
JY0/day plus Guide Fee JY3,000/person for group of 10 people and more, JY4,000/person for group of 3∼9 people, JY5,000/person for group of
2 people |
| Takeoff (TO) |
| Name |
Gushichan TO |
| Direction |
SE S |
| Terrain |
Slope |
| Rating |
5 |
| Size |
1 paraglider |
| TO ASL |
40m |
| GPS Coordinates |
|
| Site Comment |
Be careful of fence of 1.2m high placed in front of the takeoff. |
|
| Condition of Flight |
| Soaring Ratio |
Thermal Soarings % Ridge Soarings 100% Sleddies % |
| Rating |
3 |
| Altitude TO∼LD |
40m |
| Distance TO&simLD |
100m |
| Site Comment |
Enjoyable ridge soaring heading toward right from the takeoff. |
|
| Landing (LD) |
| Size |
50m×50m |
| Terrain |
Flat |
| Rating |
3 |
| LD ASL |
1m |
| GPS Coordinates |
|
| Site Comment |
Grassland along the beach. |
|
| Access LD∼TO |
1 minute's walk plus 5 minutes by car, total 6 minutes |
| Cross Country Flight |
Not allowed |
| Place of Interest |
There are Heiwa Kinen Koen (Peace Prayer Park) and Himeyuri
Cactus Park near the site (15 minutes' ride). |
| Others |
Support by other pilot is needed to cross over the fence when
making takeoff. |
| Last updated |
4/25/2003 |
| PG |
| Site Name |
Chinen-misaki Koen Flight Area |
| Desctiption |
It's fun to fly in well-maintained park operated by the village. |
| Location |
Chinen-son, Shimajiri-gun, Okinawa Prefecture |
| Access |
| By Car |
1 hour from Naha |
| By Train |
|
|
| Flying Season |
Year round |
| School |
Yes |
| Name of School |
Blue Sky Paraglider School |
| Bilingual Staff |
Japanese/English |
| Contact |
|
| Visitor Rating |
JHF-NP or IPPI ParaPro 3 accmpanied by JHF-P or ParaPro 4, or greater |
| Member's Fee |
|
| Visitor Fee |
JY0/day plus Guide Fee JY3,000/person for group of 10 people and more, JY4,000/person for group of 3∼9 people, JY5,000/person for group of
2 people |
| Takeoff (TO) |
| Name |
Chinen Koen TO |
| Direction |
E SE S SW |
| Terrain |
Flat |
| Rating |
5 |
| Size |
3 paragliders |
| TO ASL |
50m |
| GPS Coordinates |
|
| Site Comment |
Be careful of fence of 1.2m high placed in front of the takeoff. |
|
| Condition of Flight |
| Soaring Ratio |
Thermal Soarings % Ridge Soarings 100% Sleddies % |
| Rating |
3 |
| Altitude TO∼LD |
50m |
| Distance TO&simLD |
200m |
| Site Comment |
Ridge contours is irregular and not consistent, try not to attempt too much. |
|
| Landing (LD) |
| Size |
10m×100m |
| Terrain |
Flat |
| Rating |
3 |
| LD ASL |
1m |
| GPS Coordinates |
|
| Site Comment |
Pay attention to seawall of 2m high set at the back of sandy beach. |
|
| Access LD∼TO |
3 minute's walk plus 5 minutes by car, total 8 minutes |
| Cross Country Flight |
Not allowed |
| Place of Interest |
There is Sunrise Restaurant/Hotel near the site where good lunch is available at reasonable price (5 minutes' ride). Glass bottom boat is sailing at Chinen Marine Leisure Center. (5 minutes ride) |
| Others |
Support by other pilot is needed to cross over the fence when
making takeoff. Beware that powered paraglider is prohibited to fly by the village. |
| Last updated |
4/25/2003 |
| MPG |
| Site Name |
Teruma Beach Flight Area |
| Desctiption |
Great fun of cross country flight in the area looking toward the road in the sea. |
| Location |
Yonashiro-cho, Nakagami-gun, Okinawa Prefecture |
| Access |
| By Car |
1 hour and 30 minutes from Naha |
| By Train |
|
|
| Flying Season |
October∼April |
| School |
Yes |
| Name of School |
Blue Sky MPG School |
| Bilingual Staff |
Japanese/English |
| Contact |
|
| Visitor Rating |
|
| Member's Fee |
|
| Visitor Fee |
JY0/day plus Guide Fee JY3,000/person for group of 10 people and more, JY4,000/person for group of 3∼9 people, JY5,000/person for group of
2 people |
| Takeoff (TO) |
| Name |
Teruma |
| Direction |
N NE E |
| Terrain |
Flat |
| Rating |
2 |
| Size |
3 powered paragliders |
| TO ASL |
1m |
| GPS Coordinates |
|
| Site Comment |
Don't get your foot caught by creeper grass. |
|
| Condition of Flight |
| Soaring Ratio |
Thermal Soarings % Ridge Soarings 100% Sleddies % |
| Rating |
2 |
| Altitude TO∼LD |
0m |
| Distance TO&simLD |
0m |
| Site Comment |
At 2km on the right there is a road in the sea. |
|
| Landing (LD) |
| Size |
50m×100m |
| Terrain |
Flat |
| Rating |
2 |
| LD ASL |
1m |
| GPS Coordinates |
|
| Site Comment |
Refrain from going over the road along the landing field. |
|
| Access LD∼TO |
|
| Cross Country Flight |
Allowed |
| Place of Interest |
There are Katsuren Castle Ruin, Henzajima Island, Miyagijima Island and Ikeijima Island (three islands are linked by road). King Tacos, originator of taco shop in Okinawa is in about 5 minutes. |
| Others |
|
| Last updated |
4/25/2003 |
| MPG |
| Site Name |
Katsuren Beach Flight Area |
| Desctiption |
Ridge soaring by taking off from landing zone of paraglider on
a beach (by having engine switched off). |
| Location |
Katsuren-cho, Nakagami-gun, Okinawa Prefecture |
| Access |
| By Car |
50 minutes from Naha |
| By Train |
|
|
| Flying Season |
April∼October |
| School |
Yes |
| Name of School |
Blue Sky MPG School |
| Bilingual Staff |
Japanese/English |
| Contact |
|
| Visitor Rating |
|
| Member's Fee |
|
| Visitor Fee |
JY0/day plus Guide Fee JY3,000/person for group of 10 people and more, JY4,000/person for group of 3∼9 people, JY5,000/person for group of
2 people |
| Takeoff (TO) |
| Name |
Katsuren Beach |
| Direction |
SW |
| Terrain |
Flat |
| Rating |
2 |
| Size |
3 powered paragliders |
| TO ASL |
1m |
| GPS Coordinates |
|
| Site Comment |
Sandy beach |
|
| Condition of Flight |
| Soaring Ratio |
Thermal Soarings % Ridge Soarings 100% Sleddies % |
| Rating |
2 |
| Altitude TO∼LD |
0m |
| Distance TO&simLD |
0m |
| Site Comment |
Ridge extends for 3km starting at 100m downwind side of takeoff. |
|
| Landing (LD) |
| Size |
50m×100m |
| Terrain |
Flat |
| Rating |
2 |
| LD ASL |
1m |
| GPS Coordinates |
|
| Site Comment |
No obstacles on the sandy beach. |
|
| Access LD∼TO |
0 minute. |
| Cross Country Flight |
Allowed |
| Place of Interest |
The site is near Katsuren Castle Ruin. |
| Others |
|
| Last updated |
4/25/2003 |
| HG PG |
| Site Name |
Teniya Flight Area |
| Desctiption |
Enjoyable ridge soaring along seashore. |
| Location |
Teniya, Nago City, Okinawa Prefecture |
| Access |
| By Car |
1 hour 45 minutes from Naha |
| By Train |
|
|
| Flying Season |
October∼March |
| School |
Yes |
| Name of School |
Blue Sky Paraglider School |
| Bilingual Staff |
Japanese/English |
| Contact |
|
| Visitor Rating |
JHF-B or IPPI SafePro/ParaPro 2 accompanied by instructor, or greater |
| Member's Fee |
|
| Visitor Fee |
JY500/day plus Guide Fee JY3,000/person for group of 10 people
and more, JY4,000/person for group of 3∼9 people, JY5,000/person for group of
2 people |
| Takeoff (TO) |
| Name |
Teniya TO |
| Direction |
NE E |
| Terrain |
Slope |
| Rating |
2 |
| Size |
1 hangglider |
| TO ASL |
90m |
| GPS Coordinates |
|
| Site Comment |
Reverse inflation is the best here. |
|
| Condition of Flight |
| Soaring Ratio |
Thermal Soarings % Ridge Soarings 80% Sleddies 20% |
| Rating |
2 |
| Altitude TO∼LD |
90m |
| Distance TO&simLD |
100m |
| Site Comment |
When wind is calm, pay attention to other gliders flying because ridge will be congested. |
|
| Landing (LD) |
| Size |
40m×50m |
| Terrain |
Flat |
| Rating |
2 |
| LD ASL |
0m |
| GPS Coordinates |
|
| Site Comment |
Landing setup is in a crosswind because of sea breeze. |
|
| Access LD∼TO |
15 minutes by car |
| Cross Country Flight |
Allowed |
| Place of Interest |
In March every year Azalea Festival is held in neighboring Higashi-son. |
| Others |
|
| Last updated |
4/25/2003 |
| MPG |
| Site Name |
Komesu Beach Flight Area |
| Desctiption |
Site is located on southern tip of Okinawa, the main land of the Okinawa, and there is "Himeyuri-no-toh" (pagoda which enshrines together the spirits of female students and school staff who sacrificed their lives as being members of nurse unit in World War II. Himeyuri or star lily was name of their unit). |
| Location |
Komesu, Itoman City, Okinawa Prefecture |
| Access |
| By Car |
40 minutes from Nana |
| By Train |
|
|
| Flying Season |
April∼October |
| School |
Yes |
| Name of School |
Blue Sky MPG School |
| Bilingual Staff |
Japanese/English |
| Contact |
|
| Visitor Rating |
|
| Member's Fee |
|
| Visitor Fee |
JY0/day plus Guide Fee JY3,000/person for group of 10 people
and more, JY4,000/person for group of 3∼9 people, JY5,000/person for group of
2 people |
| Takeoff (TO) |
| Name |
Komesu Beach |
| Direction |
S |
| Terrain |
Slope |
| Rating |
2 |
| Size |
5 powered paragliders |
| TO ASL |
3m |
| GPS Coordinates |
|
| Site Comment |
Taking off without difficulty from slope on sandy beach. |
|
| Condition of Flight |
| Soaring Ratio |
Thermal Soarings % Ridge Soarings 100% Sleddies % |
| Rating |
|
| Altitude TO∼LD |
0m |
| Distance TO&simLD |
0m |
| Site Comment |
Enjoy mini-cross country flight of about 3km stretch to either
right or left from the TO. |
|
| Landing (LD) |
| Size |
50m×50m |
| Terrain |
Slope |
| Rating |
2 |
| LD ASL |
3m |
| GPS Coordinates |
|
| Site Comment |
Enter the final leg at low altitude because there is lift along the slope. |
|
| Access LD∼TO |
10 minutes by car |
| Cross Country Flight |
Allowed |
| Place of Interest |
The site is surrounded by South Front Battle Site Park. |
| Others |
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| Last updated |
4/25/2003 |
| MPG |
| Site Name |
Nakagusuku Mall Flight Area |
| Desctiption |
Busiest site for MPG in Okinawa. |
| Location |
Kuba, Nakagusuku-son, Nakagami-gun, Okinawa Prefecture |
| Access |
| By Car |
50 minutes from Naha
15 minutes from Nakagusuku IC |
| By Train |
|
|
| Flying Season |
Year round |
| School |
Yes |
| Name of School |
Blue Sky MPG School |
| Bilingual Staff |
Japanese/English |
| Contact |
|
| Visitor Rating |
MPG-P |
| Member's Fee |
|
| Visitor Fee |
|
| Takeoff (TO) |
| Name |
Mall |
| Direction |
NE-E-SE |
| Terrain |
Flat |
| Rating |
1 |
| Size |
40m×200m |
| TO ASL |
0m |
| GPS Coordinates |
26°17'9.26"N 127°48'59.20"E |
| Site Comment |
Secure altitude by crabbing as soon as you take off heading toward the sea. |
|
| Condition of Flight |
| Soaring Ratio |
Thermal Soarings % Ridge Soarings % Sleddies % |
| Rating |
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| Altitude TO∼LD |
0m |
| Distance TO&simLD |
0m |
| Site Comment |
When you get lifted 200m, you will have spectacular view of west coast of Okinawa way beyond. |
|
| Landing (LD) |
| Size |
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| Terrain |
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| Rating |
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| LD ASL |
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| GPS Coordinates |
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| Site Comment |
Enter final path in crosswind and turn heading toward sea just before landing on the beach. |
|
| Access LD∼TO |
|
| Cross Country Flight |
Allowed |
| Place of Interest |
Next to the site, there is a shopping center "Nakagusuku
Mall" where you would enjoy eating and shopping. Shop "Blue Sky" is located right next to. |
| Others |
|
| Last updated |
2023/5/25 |
| MPG |
| Site Name |
Nakadomari Beach Flight Area |
| Desctiption |
You would enjoy flight over resort area on west coast of Okinawa. |
| Location |
Nakadomari, Onna-son, Kunigami-gun, Okinawa Prefecture |
| Access |
| By Car |
1 hour from Naha |
| By Train |
|
|
| Flying Season |
October∼April |
| School |
Yes |
| Name of School |
Blue Sky MPG School |
| Bilingual Staff |
Japanese/English |
| Contact |
|
| Visitor Rating |
|
| Member's Fee |
|
| Visitor Fee |
JY0/day plus Guide Fee JY3,000/person for group of 10 people
and more, JY4,000/person for group of 3∼9 people, JY5,000/person for group of
2 people |
| Takeoff (TO) |
| Name |
Nakadomari Beach |
| Direction |
N NW |
| Terrain |
Slope |
| Rating |
2 |
| Size |
30m×100m |
| TO ASL |
0m |
| GPS Coordinates |
|
| Site Comment |
Secure altitude by crabbing along the ridge as soon as you takeoff heading toward the sea. |
|
| Condition of Flight |
| Soaring Ratio |
Thermal Soarings % Ridge Soarings 100% Sleddies % |
| Rating |
3 |
| Altitude TO∼LD |
0m |
| Distance TO&simLD |
0m |
| Site Comment |
You may keep watching coral reef but be careful not to fly at low altitude. |
|
| Landing (LD) |
| Size |
30m×300m |
| Terrain |
Flat |
| Rating |
3 |
| LD ASL |
1m |
| GPS Coordinates |
|
| Site Comment |
Enter the final path by crosswind flight because there is windbreak behind LD. |
|
| Access LD∼TO |
0 minute. |
| Cross Country Flight |
Not allowed |
| Place of Interest |
As for cross country flight, please try the range of 20km from south to north along seashore of west coast of Okinawa. "Hamanoya", seafood restaurant is a popular spot. |
| Others |
|
| Last updated |
4/25/2003 |
| MPG |
| Site Name |
Kaichu Road Flight Area |
| Desctiption |
Located in the middle of Kaichu Road, mid-sea road, stretching between Okinawa Island and Henzajima Island for 4km. |
| Location |
4 Yahira, Uruma City |
| Access |
| By Car |
90 minutes from Naha
30 minutes from Okinawa-Kita IC |
| By Train |
|
|
| Flying Season |
October-April |
| School |
Yes |
| Name of School |
Blue Sky MPG School |
| Bilingual Staff |
Japanese/English |
| Contact |
|
| Visitor Rating |
MPG-P |
| Member's Fee |
|
| Visitor Fee |
|
| Takeoff (TO) |
| Name |
|
| Direction |
NW-N-NNE |
| Terrain |
Flat |
| Rating |
1 |
| Size |
40m×200m |
| TO ASL |
0m |
| GPS Coordinates |
26°19'55.18"N 127°55'53.67"E |
| Site Comment |
Secure altitude by crabbing when taking off toward the sea. |
|
| Condition of Flight |
| Soaring Ratio |
Thermal Soarings % Ridge Soarings % Sleddies % |
| Rating |
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| Altitude TO∼LD |
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| Distance TO&simLD |
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| Site Comment |
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| Landing (LD) |
| Size |
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| Terrain |
|
| Rating |
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| LD ASL |
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| GPS Coordinates |
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| Site Comment |
Enter final path in crosswind and turn heading toward sea just before landing on the beach. Kaichu Road, mid-sea road, stretching over the sea provides specutaculer view of surrounding 4 islands. |
|
| Access LD∼TO |
|
| Cross Country Flight |
Allowed |
| Place of Interest |
Seaside Station right next to the site where you'd enjoy meals by watching the sea. Accessible to surrounding islands by car. |
| Others |
|
| Last updated |
2023/5/25 |
| MPG |
| Site Name |
Toguchi Flight Area |
| Desctiption |
Located on the west coast of Okinawa Island. You'd be able to watch airplanes making landing approach to Naha Airport during your flight. |
| Location |
502-1 Toguchi, Yomitanson, Nakagami-gun, Okinawa Prefecture |
| Access |
| By Car |
Take R58 from Naha and head for north. 10 minutes after taking right at Owan, Kita-Yomitanson. |
| By Train |
|
|
| Flying Season |
May-September |
| School |
Yes |
| Name of School |
Blue Sky MPG School |
| Bilingual Staff |
Japanese/English |
| Contact |
|
| Visitor Rating |
MPG-P |
| Member's Fee |
|
| Visitor Fee |
|
| Takeoff (TO) |
| Name |
|
| Direction |
S-SW-NW |
| Terrain |
Flat |
| Rating |
1 |
| Size |
30m×40m |
| TO ASL |
|
| GPS Coordinates |
26°22'8.27"N 127°44'5.86"E |
| Site Comment |
Secure altitude (not higher than 150m) by crabbing as soon as you take off heading toward the sea. |
|
| Condition of Flight |
| Soaring Ratio |
Thermal Soarings % Ridge Soarings % Sleddies % |
| Rating |
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| Altitude TO∼LD |
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| Distance TO&simLD |
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| Site Comment |
|
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| Landing (LD) |
| Size |
|
| Terrain |
|
| Rating |
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| LD ASL |
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| GPS Coordinates |
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| Site Comment |
Idling approach for landing toward the sea. Beautiful coral leefs and sea turtles coming up for spawning. *Staff of Blue Sky is required to accpmpany due to the Airport of US Military is located near. |
|
| Access LD∼TO |
|
| Cross Country Flight |
Not allowed |
| Place of Interest |
Enjoy meals having good view ot the sea at the restaurant located right next to. Rental shop of canoe also. |
| Others |
|
| Last updated |
2023/5/25 |
| MPG |
| Site Name |
Garuba Flight Area |
| Desctiption |
5 minutes from Mall Area. Flight in a bit strong SE wind. |
| Location |
354 Ishado, Nakagusuku-son, Nakagami-gun, Okinawa Prefecture |
| Access |
| By Car |
50 minutes from Naha
Take R329 and head north |
| By Train |
|
|
| Flying Season |
May-September |
| School |
Yes |
| Name of School |
Blue Sky MPG School |
| Bilingual Staff |
Japanese/English |
| Contact |
|
| Visitor Rating |
MPG-P |
| Member's Fee |
|
| Visitor Fee |
|
| Takeoff (TO) |
| Name |
Mall |
| Direction |
SE-S |
| Terrain |
Flat |
| Rating |
2 |
| Size |
30m×40m |
| TO ASL |
0m |
| GPS Coordinates |
26°16'17.84"N 127°48'19.76"E |
| Site Comment |
Secure altitude by crabbing along the ridge as soon as you take off heading toward the sea. |
|
| Condition of Flight |
| Soaring Ratio |
Thermal Soarings % Ridge Soarings % Sleddies % |
| Rating |
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| Altitude TO∼LD |
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| Distance TO&simLD |
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| Site Comment |
|
|
| Landing (LD) |
| Size |
|
| Terrain |
|
| Rating |
|
| LD ASL |
|
| GPS Coordinates |
|
| Site Comment |
Enter final path in crosswind and turn heading toward sea just before landing on the beach. |
|
| Access LD∼TO |
|
| Cross Country Flight |
Allowed |
| Place of Interest |
Convenience store is located nearby. |
| Others |
|
| Last updated |
2023/5/25 |
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