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Japan > Kumamoto Prefecture > Kuratake

Kuratake

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Last update : Feb 21st 2012

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Height : 451 m.
Gliding Ratio from TO to LZ

GR : 4.23

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GPS coordinates :	take off : 32°25'26" (32.424)N; 130°19'48" (130.33)E - Elevation : 455 m. landing : 32°25'15" (32.4209)N; 130°20'59" (130.35)E - Elevation : 4 m.
Take off :	TO is a 5 minute walk from the road; faces south-east with wonderful views of the sea with numerous islands. There is ample space and clearance for safe takeoffs.
Landing :	LZ is a seaside landfill area, about 100x80m, so rather big and easy. Winds tend to be steady most of the time.
Going there :	Kuratake is about 2 hours from Kumamoto City and about 3 hours from Fukuoka City by car.
Comments :
Weather hazards :
Flight regulation :
People to contact :	Kuratake Para Junkies kuratakepara@yahoo.co.jp
Parking :
Website :	http://kuratakepara.info
Tourism :	The surrounding Amakusa Islands have beautiful nature, especially along the western seacoast.