Kiona PG Launch
WAParagliding and hang gliding weather and wind forecast for Kiona PG Launch, Washington.
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Location
What we look for at Kiona PG Launch
Wind direction
NNW (340°) → NE (50°)
The wind must blow from within this arc. Direction is the same for both wings.
Ideal speed
5–14 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.
Kiona is the Tri-Cities club's (TC Freefly) N-facing ridge near Benton City, with four launches running east to west (PG, Dead Dog, Saddle, HG). The PG launch works on N to NE flow and is easy-to-moderate difficulty; the smoothest air is the glass-off a few hours before sunset. Watch for collapse risk if you get low in the ravine east of the spine, and mild over-the-back rotor. A 4x4 helps reach the PG launch, and landing is only at the Trailhead and Bailout LZs, the Anelare winery is off-limits. TC Freefly runs an on-site weather station.
Window data compiled from tcfreefly.com, public site guides and club resources.
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Kiona PG Launch is a paragliding and hang gliding site in Washington. The launch faces north at 1,808 feet and works best in NNW to NE wind of about 5 to 14 mph. There are 2 more Wonderwind sites within 50 miles, and the closest is Eagle Butte, 8 miles away. Read the site guide on tcfreefly.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.