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§ 02 · Flying Conditions · Field NotesUpdated 2026·03·21
The launches are characterized by sparse vegetation and sharps rocks underfoot. The (mostly harmless) spider population at the summit during the warm season is remarkable, especially around the towers.
Most paragliders launch from the ridgeline. For reference, this launch site looks straight east along the road leading to the gravel quarry below you. Hang gliders may prefer to launch from the summit closer to the antenna farm; again, launch areas are poorly defined and unmarked, with no permanent tie-downs. Wind streamers from previous users may be present.
West Mountain favors an east or north wind. West winds will produce rotors and down-flow. Do not launch with a tailwind! By midday, expect strong cyclic thermic turbulence.
Strong east or northeast winds, while unusual for this site, can produce soarable ridge lift.
Has 1 different launch points. The best wind direction is 47.8 @ 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 , all dependent on current weather conditions.
§ 03 · Wind Window · Best Operating EnvelopeNE · 048° ±0°
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Nearest weather station to West Mountain. Select any row to see which launches are in wind, then set your MSFS world clock to that UTC time.
Provo Muni, UT, US
13:43 UTC
16 km from site
Wind
Calm
0 kt
Ceiling
Clear
10+ sm vis
Calm · 0 kt · 13:43 UTC
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Jan 21
Weather at , 16 km from West 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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