Hancock
UTParagliding and hang gliding weather and wind forecast for Hancock, Utah.
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Location
What we look for at Hancock
Wind direction
SW (225°) → NW (315°)
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.
Remote west-facing mountain thermal/XC launch above Koosherem Reservoir (~9,350 ft), managed by CUASA, with a straight shot toward the Fish Lake plateau. Works on a westerly (SW-W-NW); any east component blows over the back into the lee. Light-to-moderate thermal cycles are ideal, and thin air makes true speeds higher than they read. Mostly 2WD drive-up with a tight tree-slot launch. Best morning to midday — watch for strong midday thermals and leeside rotor if the wind backs east. P3/H3 with USHPA + CUASA membership.
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Hancock is a paragliding and hang gliding site in Utah. The launch faces west at 9,337 feet and works best in SW to NW wind of about 5 to 12 mph. There are 6 more Wonderwind sites within 50 miles, and the closest is Parker (Koosherem), 11 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.