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Ushkonyr plateau
The main site. Both tandem products and the first days of any pilot week. Also where most of the local tandem industry operates, so expect company in the air.
| Where | Zailiysky Alatau foothills, ~1 h west of Almaty |
|---|---|
| Launch alt. | 1750 m (claimed) |
| Aspect | N / NE, both bowls work |
| Access | Paved road most of the way, short dirt section to launch. Drivable in a normal car in dry weather. |
| Season | April to October. Morning and late-afternoon slots are the reliable ones; midsummer afternoons often blow out. |
| Retrieval | Easy. Landings are near road; pickup 20–40 minutes. |
| What it is for | The main site. Both tandem products and the first days of any pilot week. Also where most of the local tandem industry operates, so expect company in the air. |
| Sources | Launch altitude ~1,750 m stated on a public local operator page, verified 2026-09-28 — secondary source; Our own ground operations |
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