Eagle Butte
WAParagliding and hang gliding weather and wind forecast for Eagle Butte, Washington.
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Location
What we look for at Eagle Butte
Wind direction
SSW (210°) → W (260°)
The wind must blow from within this arc. Direction is the same for both wings.
Ideal speed
8–18 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.
Low desert butte in the Tri-Cities area facing roughly SW to W, working on the Columbia Basin's prevailing westerly flow. Typical desert hazards apply: punchy midday thermals, dust devils, and leeside rotor if the wind comes over the back. Access may be in question, so check current status with Tri-Cities pilots before heading out; nearby Kiona is the active alternative.
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Eagle Butte is a paragliding and hang gliding site in Washington. The launch faces southwest at 1,201 feet and works best in SSW to W wind of about 8 to 18 mph. There are 2 more Wonderwind sites within 50 miles, and the closest is Kiona PG Launch, 8 miles away.
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.