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§ 02 · Flying Conditions · Field NotesUpdated 2026·03·21
Palomar is one of San Diego's best mountain sites due to the micro climate which exists in the valley.
SDHGPA membership required for Launch and LZ Gate access All Palomar launches and LZs are on private property.
SDHGPA has only recently been given permission by the Pala Tribal Council to access the primary launch and landing areas after a lengthy site closure.
Because of this and other Landowner agreements, site protocol is critical to the continued use of the site.
http://www.sdhgpa.com/palomar.html
Has 1 different launch points. The best wind direction is 255.2 @ 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 EnvelopeWSW · 255° ±0°
Chase the Wind
Nearest weather station to Palomar. Select any row to see which launches are in wind, then set your MSFS world clock to that UTC time.
Murrieta/French Valley Arpt, CA, US
13:43 UTC
31 km from site
Wind
Calm
0 kt
Ceiling
Clear
10+ sm vis
Calm · 0 kt · 13:43 UTC
Select a time to check launches
Jan 21
Weather at , 31 km from Palomar. 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
§ 09 · Recent Flights · Log Book
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