Buffalo
OKParagliding and hang gliding weather and wind forecast for Buffalo, Oklahoma.
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Location
What we look for at Buffalo
Wind direction
SE (145°) → SSW (210°)
The wind must blow from within this arc. Direction is the same for both wings.
Ideal speed
5–12 mph
Ceiling · Paragliding
≤ 19 mph base · gusts ≤ 23
Top of the range for paragliding (any rating). Switch wings up top to compare. Hang gliders hold roughly 10 mph more than paragliders.
Buffalo Mountain near Talihina in the Ouachita range, run by Buffalo Mountain Flyers. Several south-facing launches (East Slope, Middle Cliff, West Slope) cover roughly SE through SW. Paragliders want light, smooth air — about 7 mph ideal, 5 mph or less if gusty; hang gliders can take more. Watch for pop-up thunderstorms, fast-building summer evening winds, and rotor behind the road above launch. First flights are guided by a senior pilot, and launches need P2/P3 or H2/H3 depending on which one; Middle Cliff isn't for light wind.
Window data compiled from buffalomountainflyers.org, public site guides and club resources.
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Buffalo is a paragliding and hang gliding site in Oklahoma. The launch faces south at 1,969 feet and works best in SE to SSW wind of about 5 to 12 mph. There are 6 more Wonderwind sites within 50 miles, and the closest is Panorama, 14 miles away. Read the site guide on buffalomountainflyers.org for rules and access before you fly.
Conditions are an automated estimate from public forecast models, not a go/no-go call. Always check the sky, talk to locals, and fly within your rating. You are responsible for your own safety.