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§ 02 · Flying Conditions · Field NotesUpdated 2026·03·21
Best for strong, post/pre-frontal South to Southwest winter conditions.
Has 1 different launch points. The best wind direction is 270 @ 0 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 EnvelopeW · 270° ±0°
Chase the Wind
Nearest weather station to Otay Mesa. Select any row to see which launches are in wind, then set your MSFS world clock to that UTC time.
San Diego/Brown Fld, CA, US
13:43 UTC
9 km from site
Wind
NE 50°
5 kt
Ceiling
Clear
10+ sm vis
NE 50° · 5 kt · 13:43 UTC
Select a time to check launches
Jan 21
Weather at , 9 km from Otay Mesa. 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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