Kimbel County Airport

• Wind directionN (0°) → N (359°)
• Ideal speed3–12 mph
• Upper limits≤ 15 mph base · gusts ≤ 18

Kimble County Airport (KJCT), Junction, TX — flatland airport on the Edwards Plateau (elev ~1719 ft MSL), not a foot-launch ridge/mountain site. The all-8-octant ParaglidingEarth orientation hint (N,NE,E,SE,S,SW,W,NW) and airport location indicate this functions as a WINCH / PLATFORM TOW operation, not a soaring launch. At tow sites pilots tow up directly into whatever the prevailing wind is, so wind DIRECTION is effectively omnidirectional (0-359) — the operator simply orients the tow line/runway into the wind. No published USHPA chapter or club site guide with explicit numbers was found for this specific airport, so figures are inferred from general Texas flatland tow practice. Ideal: light to moderate, steady headwind ~3-12 mph (calm-to-light mornings are best for surface tow). Speeds/gusts here are inferred caps, not site-published. HAZARDS: strong Texas Hill Country thermals and gusty/cross conditions midday produce rough air and dust devils; avoid towing in gusty or unstable peak-heating conditions. Best time: early morning or late evening (smooth air); cross-country thermal flying possible midday for experienced pilots. ACCESS/RATING: towing requires USHPA tow tech/operator setup and pilots with tow sign-off; coordinate with airport (active GA traffic). Treat all numbers as low-confidence placeholders — confirm with the local tow operator / Texas tow community before flying.