Hammondsport
NYParagliding and hang gliding weather and wind forecast for Hammondsport, New York.
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Location
What we look for at Hammondsport
Wind direction
NW (310°) → NW (325°)
The wind must blow from within this arc. Direction is the same for both wings.
Ideal speed
8–12 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.
Hammondsport (a.k.a. Mt Washington) is a Rochester Area Flyers slotted launch for ridge and thermal soaring, with trees on both sides and an abrupt flat-to-steep drop-off, no power lines. Best in NNW-N wind, ideal NW-NNW at 8-12 mph; above ~20 mph the ridge gets turbulent. Watch tree rotor in crosswind, stronger wind in the western gully, and note the LZ isn't visible from launch. H3/P3 minimum (H2/P2 with supervision), current USHPA + RAF membership and a mandatory site briefing for new pilots.
Window data compiled from rochesterareaflyers.com, public site guides and club resources.
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Hammondsport is a paragliding and hang gliding site in New York. The launch faces northwest at 1,729 feet and works best in NW to NW wind of about 8 to 12 mph. There are 6 more Wonderwind sites within 50 miles, and the closest is Mossy Banks Memorial Park, 4 miles away. Read the site guide on rochesterareaflyers.com 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.