Iran
Mount Damavand
At 18,400 ft Mount Damavand, located about 30 nm NE of Tehran, is both one of the highest the highest peaks and the highest volcano in Asia. It features prominently in Persian folklore.
The flight plan mixes valley runs with ridge hopping and WP 4-8 take you around the base of Mt Damavand. The ridgelines and valleys around Mt Damavand in particular are spectacular so take plenty of polaroids.
NOTAM: RWY ALT is 3,281 ft. The ground rises steeply to the north.
- Country: Iran
- Locale: Tehran
- Route: Mehrabad OIII to Mehrabad OIII
- Distance: 118 nm
- File name: iran-OIII-to-OIII-VFR-mt-damavand-220602
Waypoints
- WP 1 - Latyan Dam (W end)
- WP 2 - Follow the dam and valley 16nm E to Javard
- WP 3 - At Mosha turn N, cross the ridge
- WP 4 - Zaman Valley
- WP 5 - Vana | Turn N and follow the valley
- WP 6 - Kahrud Pa'in
- WP 7 - Climb and follow the ridge
- WP 8 - Lar Dam
- WP 9 - Follow the lake and valley
WP 1 - Latyan Dam (W end)
WP 2 - Follow the dam and valley 16nm E to Javard
WP 3 - At Mosha turn N, cross the ridge
WP 4 - Zaman Valley
WP 5 - Vana | Turn N and follow the valley
WP 6 - Kahrud Pa'in
WP 7 - Climb and follow the ridgeMount Damavand
WP 8 - Lar Dam
WP 9 - Follow the lake and valley
Entering Tehran from the NEMount Damavand
Mount Damavand
Mount Damavand
Mount Damavand