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§ 02 · Flying Conditions · Field NotesUpdated 2026·03·21
Meteor Crater lies at an elevation of 5,640 ft (1,719 m) above sea level. It is about 3,900 ft (1,200 m) in diameter, some 560 ft (170 m) deep, and is surrounded by a rim that rises 148 ft (45 m) above the surrounding plains. The center of the crater is filled with 690–790 ft (210–240 m) of rubble lying above crater bedrock.
Has 4 different launch points. The best wind direction is 172 @ 10 knts but many sites can be flown from multiple directions, so check before you fly.
You can expect to find: thermal conditions ridge soaring conditions , all dependent on current weather conditions.
§ 03 · Wind Window · Best Operating EnvelopeS · 172° ±0°
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Nearest weather station to Barringer Crater . Select any row to see which launches are in wind, then set your MSFS world clock to that UTC time.
Winslow/Lindberg Rgnl, AZ, US
13:43 UTC
27 km from site
Wind
SE 140°
3 kt
Ceiling
Clear
10+ sm vis
SE 140° · 3 kt · 13:43 UTC
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Jan 21
Weather at , 27 km from Barringer Crater . Mountain conditions may differ — this is a clue, not a forecast. Adjust sim time on site until conditions feel right.
§ 07 · Location · Field CoordinatesWGS-84
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