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§ 02 · Flying Conditions · Field NotesUpdated 2026·03·21
Going-to-the-Sun Road is a scenic mountain road in the Rocky Mountains of the western United States, in Glacier National Park in Montana. The Sun Road, as it is sometimes abbreviated in National Park Service documents, is the only road that traverses the park, crossing the Continental Divide through Logan Pass at an elevation of 6,646 feet (2,026 m), which is the highest point on the road. Construction began in 1921 and was completed in 1932 with formal dedication in the following summer on July 15, 1933. Prior to the construction of the road, visitors would need to spend several days traveling through the central part of the park, an area which can now be traversed within a few hours, excluding any stops for sightseeing or construction.
Has 3 different launch points. The best wind direction is 103.9 @ 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 cross country potential , all dependent on current weather conditions.
§ 03 · Wind Window · Best Operating EnvelopeESE · 104° ±0°
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Nearest weather station to Going to the Sun. Select any row to see which launches are in wind, then set your MSFS world clock to that UTC time.
Waterton Park Gate, AB, CA
13:43 UTC
40 km from site
Wind
SW 220°
15 G22 kt
Ceiling
Clear
sm vis
SW 220° · 15 G22 kt · 13:43 UTC
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Jan 21
Weather at , 40 km from Going to the Sun. 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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