Wonderwind
All sites Alaska

Nike Site

AK

Paragliding and hang gliding weather and wind forecast for Nike Site, Alaska.

61.2589°, -149.5280° Directions ↗
☆ Favorite

Checking for active TFRs… Verify on the FAA ↗

Showing Paragliding. Switch wings up top ↑
Not flyable
Medium confidence · · Run: ECMWF
Rain likely — 77% chance, 0.00"/hr
NESW 159° SSE
Flyability score
0
/100 · paragliding
Wind
3
mph base
Gusts
16
mph
Temp
31°
F
Dew point
25°
F
Elevation
3,799
ft MSL
Sign in to log whether you flew here today.

Location

Loading map…
What we look for at Nike Site

Wind direction

W (270°) → NNW (340°)

The wind must blow from within this arc. Direction is the same for both wings.

Ideal speed

7–12 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.

Alpine ridge launch near Nike Site Summit on Mt. Gordon Lyon in Arctic Valley, on the eastern edge of Anchorage, flown by the Arctic Air Walkers. Works best in W-to-NW winds around 7-12 mph with light gusts; watch for building afternoon thermals, valley flow, and lee rotor if the wind backs to the S/SE. Access is sensitive - the summit sits on JBER military land with restricted public access, so confirm legal launch and landing with the Arctic Air Walkers first. P2+ pilots comfortable in alpine air; best in stable mornings or evening glass-off.

Next 7 days How calls are made

Sunday Caution workable 3pm–6pm 🌅 sunset 6:57 PM
8a
5g17
SE
9a
5g17
SE
10a
4g17
SE
11a
4g17
SE
12p
3g16
SSE
1p
3g15
S
2p
2g12
S
3p
1g9
SSW
4p
1g7
SSW
5p
1g8
SSE
6p
2g10
SSE
Borderline only 3pm–6pm — best around 4pm: 1 mph SSW, gusts 7. All borderline — fly it with a close eye.
Monday Not flyable no window 🌅 sunset 6:54 PM
8a
4g14
SE
9a
4g14
ESE
10a
4g15
ESE
11a
4g15
ESE
12p
4g15
SE
1p
4g15
SE
2p
4g14
SE
3p
4g14
SSE
4p
3g13
SSE
5p
3g12
SSE
6p
2g11
SE
Wind's out of the SE most of the day — outside the working window, so cross/tail or rotor.
Tuesday Caution workable 12pm–6pm 🌅 sunset 6:51 PM
8a
5g16
SE
9a
5g17
SE
10a
5g16
SE
11a
4g13
SE
12p
2g10
SE
1p
1g7
SE
2p
1g7
NNW
3p
2g8
NNW
4p
2g8
NNW
5p
2g8
NNW
6p
1g7
N
Borderline only 12pm–6pm — best around 1pm: 1 mph SE, gusts 7. All borderline — fly it with a close eye.
Wednesday Not flyable no window 🌅 sunset 6:48 PM
8a
4g12
SE
9a
4g14
SE
10a
4g15
SE
11a
4g14
SE
12p
2g14
SE
1p
1g13
ESE
2p
1g12
ENE
3p
2g11
NNE
4p
2g10
N
5p
2g10
NNE
6p
2g11
NE
No usable window today.
Thursday Not flyable no window 🌅 sunset 6:45 PM
8a
2g17
SE
9a
1g15
SE
10a
1g14
SE
11a
0g17
S
12p
0g21
W
1p
1g23
WNW
2p
1g20
WNW
3p
1g15
WNW
4p
0g11
W
5p
0g11
SW
6p
0g12
S
Rain in the forecast — not flyable.
Friday Caution workable 9am–12pm 🌅 sunset 6:41 PM
8a
4g12
SE
9a
4g11
SE
10a
4g10
SE
11a
4g10
SE
12p
3g10
SE
1p
2g11
SE
2p
1g11
SE
3p
0g12
E
4p
0g12
N
5p
0g13
E
6p
1g13
ESE
Borderline only 9am–12pm — best around 10am: 4 mph SE, gusts 10. All borderline — fly it with a close eye. outside the window, light enough for a sledder.
Saturday Caution workable 8am–5pm 🌅 sunset 6:38 PM
8a
1g6
SE
9a
1g6
SE
10a
1g6
ESE
11a
1g6
ENE
12p
1g7
NE
1p
2g8
NNE
2p
2g9
NNE
3p
3g10
NNE
4p
3g10
NNE
5p
3g11
NNE
6p
2g11
NNE
Borderline only 8am–5pm — best around 8am: 1 mph SE, gusts 6. All borderline — fly it with a close eye.

Reviews

Sign in to write a review

No reviews yet. Be the first.

Send feedback about this flying site

Sign in to contribute

Thanks, it’s submitted for review

We’ll check it against the site’s sources and let you know here when the update is live.

About Nike Site

Nike Site is a paragliding and hang gliding site in Alaska. The launch faces northwest at 3,799 feet and works best in W to NNW wind of about 7 to 12 mph. There are 9 more Wonderwind sites within 50 miles, and the closest is Mt. Baldy (Eagle River), 5 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.