Wes-Mar Airfield

• Wind directionNE (45°) → E (90°)
• Ideal speed3–12 mph
• Upper limits≤ 15 mph base · gusts ≤ 20

Wes-Mar (WesMar) Aerodrome near Darbyville/Orient, OH is a FLAT-FIELD TOW site, not a ridge/mountain foot-launch. Home field of the Ohio Flyers HG/PG Association, who scooter-tow and occasionally aerotow paragliders, hang gliders, and ultralight sailplanes. It is a flatland thermal site (no ridge lift) — pilots are towed up then work thermals; consistent thermals reported, best spring/summer with stable air and low T-storm risk. Because it is a tow operation, there is no true ridge "wind window": the usable wind is whatever lets you tow into a steady headwind down the available runway/tow lanes. The orientation octants (NE,E,SW,W) reflect the reciprocal runway/tow alignments rather than a soarable arc. Ideal = LIGHT, STEADY, laminar wind (roughly 3-12 mph) aligned with the tow line; max usable base ~15 mph; gusty/strong/thermic-blown-out conditions are the main hazard for towing. No published numeric wind limits found — values are inferred from general tow-site practice and the runway orientation, hence LOW confidence. Access is club/private (Ohio Flyers membership / tow-party events); contact the club before flying. Verify current ops and any wind limits directly with Ohio Flyers.