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§ 02 · Flying Conditions · Field NotesUpdated 2026·03·21
Jackson Hole is a valley between the Gros Ventre and Teton mountain ranges in the U.S. state of Wyoming, near the border with Idaho, in Teton County. The term "hole" was used by early trappers, or mountain men, as a term for a large mountain valley. These low-lying valleys, surrounded by mountains and containing rivers and streams, are good habitat for beavers and other fur-bearing animals. Jackson Hole is 55 miles (89 km) long by 6-to-13 miles (10-to-21 km) wide and is a graben valley with an average elevation of 6,800 ft (2,100 m), its lowest point being near the southern park boundary at 6,350 ft (1,940 m).
Has 3 different launch points and at least 1 or more defined places that you can tow from. The best wind direction is 138.1 @ 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 EnvelopeSE · 138° ±0°
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Nearest weather station to Jackson Hole. Select any row to see which launches are in wind, then set your MSFS world clock to that UTC time.
Jackson Hole Arpt, WY, US
13:43 UTC
11 km from site
Wind
SSE 160°
4 kt
Ceiling
OVC 0 ft
9 sm vis
SSE 160° · 4 kt · 13:43 UTC
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Jan 21
Weather at , 11 km from Jackson Hole. 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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