- Wind directionS (180°) → W (270°)
- Ideal speed6–13 mph
- Upper limits≤ 15 mph base · gusts ≤ 20
No site-specific flying guide found for Mt McGinnis as an established launch. Arc inferred from paraglidingEarth orientation hint (SE,S,SW,W,NW): ideal ~S through W (180-270 deg, wind FROM), centered on the SW-W face; marginal/cross edges out to SE (135) and NW (315). Speed/gust guidance borrowed from the nearby, documented Mt Roberts (Juneau) site, where max launch wind is ~15 mph with a max gust factor of about +/-5 mph in 5s or less. HAZARDS for the Juneau/Mendenhall area: strong, unpredictable maritime weather that changes fast; katabatic/glacier outflow wind off the Mendenhall Glacier (just NE/below) can create cross or tailwind and rotor; busy uncontrolled airspace with floatplanes/helicopters near Juneau airport ~6 mi south; potential leeside rotor in any E/NE flow. Best flown in light, stable onshore SW-W flow; thermic/anabatic midday up the sun-facing SW slope. Access is a long, strenuous hike (West Glacier Trail to Mt McGinnis, ~4,200 ft summit area; launch noted near 1916 ft) - committing, remote, no easy retrieve. Treat as advanced/expert, P3+ judgment; confirm details with the Juneau Eagles Paragliding Club before flying.
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