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§ 02 · Flying Conditions · Field NotesUpdated 2026·03·21
Diamond Head is a volcanic tuff cone on the Hawaiian island of Oʻahu. Its English name was given by British sailors in the 19th century, who named it for the calcite crystals on the adjacent beach.
Has 1 different launch points. The best wind direction is 93.3 @ 10 knts but many sites can be flown from multiple directions, so check before you fly.
You can expect to find: ridge soaring conditions , all dependent on current weather conditions.
§ 03 · Wind Window · Best Operating EnvelopeE · 093° ±0°
Chase the Wind
Nearest weather station to Diamond Head. Select any row to see which launches are in wind, then set your MSFS world clock to that UTC time.
Honolulu Intl, HI, US
13:42 UTC
13 km from site
Wind
NE 40°
8 kt
Ceiling
FEW 0 ft
10+ sm vis
NE 40° · 8 kt · 13:42 UTC
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Jan 21
Weather at , 13 km from Diamond Head. 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
§ 09 · Recent Flights · Log Book
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