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§ 02 · Flying Conditions · Field NotesUpdated 2026·03·21
The Tehachapi Pass wind farm is one of the first large-scale wind farms installed in the U.S., with around 710 megawatts (950,000 hp) produced by about 3400 wind turbines.
The mountain pass acts as a venturi effect to air moving between ocean and desert, increasing wind speed
Has 2 different launch points. The best wind direction is 228 @ 10 knts but many sites can be flown from multiple directions, so check before you fly.
You can expect to find: , all dependent on current weather conditions.
§ 03 · Wind Window · Best Operating EnvelopeSW · 228° ±0°
Chase the Wind
Nearest weather station to Tehachapi Pass. Select any row to see which launches are in wind, then set your MSFS world clock to that UTC time.
Mojave Arpt, CA, US
13:45 UTC
11 km from site
Wind
NW 310°
13 kt
Ceiling
Clear
10+ sm vis
NW 310° · 13 kt · 13:45 UTC
Select a time to check launches
Jan 21
Weather at , 11 km from Tehachapi Pass. 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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