Hang Gliding Near KBUR
For nearly 40 years, hang gliders have shared the skies around Burbank Airport, with commercial and general
aviation aircraft .
The Sylmar FlightPark
• This popular park lies approx. 10 miles north of Burbank Airport and has a membership of nearly 200 pilots.
Significant Flight Operations
• Flight operations are designated on Sectional and Terminal Area charts (red circle for emphasis only).
Lateral Boundaries
• Most Hang Glider operations are between the 360- 035 deg. Van Nuys radial at 8 - 9 NM.
Generally, the highest concentration of gliders lie above the launch site (illustrated here in red). Expect progressively fewer gliders to the east and west of this launch site.
View from Northwest
• The most common flight areas are the most darkly shaded.
View from Northwest
• Hang gliders generally cannot climb above the inversion level. Most months of the year, this is below 6,000 ft. MSL.
• During the months of April and October, hang gliders occasionally reach altitudes up to 16,000 ft. MSL.
• For additional information please contact FAAST Rep. Joe Greblo at 818 367 2430 or [email protected]