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§ 02 · Flying Conditions · Field NotesUpdated 2026·03·21
Fort Funston is one of the best places on the planet to hang glide. Consistently flyable winds year round, easy access from all over the SF Bay Area, a variety of challenging and rewarding weather conditions, convenient top landing, and the near-mythical Funston Convergence make it an all-around favorite.
Has 1 different launch points. The best wind direction is 224 @ 0 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 EnvelopeSW · 224° ±0°
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Nearest weather station to Fort Funston. Select any row to see which launches are in wind, then set your MSFS world clock to that UTC time.
San Francisco Intl, CA, US
13:43 UTC
16 km from site
Wind
W 270°
6 kt
Ceiling
SCT 0 ft
10+ sm vis
W 270° · 6 kt · 13:43 UTC
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Jan 21
Weather at , 16 km from Fort Funston. 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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