Skyport (Santa Barbara, CA)
CAParagliding and hang gliding weather and wind forecast for Skyport (Santa Barbara, CA), California.
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What we look for at Skyport (Santa Barbara, CA)
Wind direction
SSE (150°) → SSW (210°)
The wind must blow from within this arc. Direction is the same for both wings.
Ideal speed
3–10 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.
Eastmost of the Santa Barbara front-range launches, south-facing and thermic in light wind - small, and the glide-out is tricky. EJ Bowl next door is higher and easier to launch, but both sit deep in the terrain. Local rule of thumb: a 5-10 mph north forecast in town usually lets a south cycle set up on launch. P3/H3 minimum with a 2m radio, reserve and helmet, and you must open the SBSA airspace window (call TRACON) before flying.
Window data compiled from socalxcleague.com, sbsa.info, sbsa.info, public site guides and club resources.
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Skyport (Santa Barbara, CA) is a paragliding and hang gliding site in California. The launch faces south at 2,927 feet and works best in SSE to SSW wind of about 3 to 10 mph. There are 8 more Wonderwind sites within 50 miles, and the closest is EJ Bowl, 1 miles away. Read the site guide on socalxcleague.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.