Launch:
Head east out of Pemberton. Take the road which
heads north just after crossing the bridge over the
Lillooet River on the road to D'Arcy. Turn left (west)
at the power lines.
Landing:
Pemberton Community Centre across from Spierings Automotive
- Click here for LZ rules
Check
for posted schedule if booked by field sports (and
check the current info link at the top of the page).
Do not plan to land if game is taking place and just
pay the $20 fee for an emergency landing. Contact
local pilots flying that day for alternatives. No
camping in parking lot.
Excellent for
paragliders (all aspects). Smaller but ok for H.G.
(not sure). To use any other field (ie. large H.G.field
or for students, must make prior arrangement with
landowners). Landings on XC generally ok with exception
of crops and livestock. Several no landing fields
in front of launch.
 There are fields at the foot of Mackenzie launch that are NOT OK for landings, and the land-owner has threatened police action if landings continue to occur. Click here for a picture.
Flying season:
April - October
Cross-Country:
40km out and return along ridge to NW is common. North
to Goldbridge along Hurley Pass (65km) . East to Lillooet
Lake 14km (airband radio advised within 2NM of airport).
SE to Whistler (limited landing options, valley winds)
East to Duffy Lake and Lillooet (has been done, but
lots of "Tiger Country" with limited or
no LZs).
Description of Launch:
Elevation: 2500' ASL, SW facing, suitable for
HG & PG, room to set up many HG's.
Vehicle / Transportation Requirements:
rough 2WD
Site Regulation:
HPAC insurance mandatory for community centre landings
(see LZ rules above).
Other Information:
Not recommended when wind is blowing in from Whistler
(inflow). Look for signs of wind from your left at
launch and the odd gust from behind. Local radio:
146.415 mhz
Local contacts:
Jim Orava 604-894-5502
Mike
Sadan 604-894-6162
Ty
604-905-9503
Mike
Miller 604-902-1192
Last
Updated: 5 Jul 2006
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