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§ 02 · Flying Conditions · Field NotesUpdated 2026·03·21
Jacks Mountain is located in the borough of Lewistown, in Mifflin County. The mountain is part of the Ridge-and-Valley Province of the Appalachian Mountains. The peak of Jacks Mountain is about 2,320 feet above sea level and offers some great views of the Susquehanna River valley to the east and Bald Eagle Mountain to the west.
Has 1 different launch points. The best wind direction is 141.5 @ 10 knts but many sites can be flown from multiple directions, so check before you fly.
You can expect to find: thermal conditions cross country potential , all dependent on current weather conditions.
§ 03 · Wind Window · Best Operating EnvelopeSE · 142° ±0°
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Nearest weather station to Jacks Mountain. Select any row to see which launches are in wind, then set your MSFS world clock to that UTC time.
Reedsville/Mifflin Cnty, PA, US
13:43 UTC
18 km from site
Wind
S 180°
11 G18 kt
Ceiling
FEW 0 ft
9 sm vis
S 180° · 11 G18 kt · 13:43 UTC
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Jan 21
Weather at , 18 km from Jacks Mountain. 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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