Windy Hill, Portola Valley CA

Site Description

Windy Hill flying site is locate in Portola Valley in the western hills of the SF bay area. The site is named for its distinctive, breezy grass-covered hilltop, which can be seen from many areas of the peninsula. The open space reserve is an 1,414-acre preserve features open grassland ridges and forests of redwood, fir, and oak. Launching here requires experience and good conditions to make it to the landing zone.

General Site Information

Windy Hill flying site is locate in Portola Valley in the western hills of the SF bay area. The site is named for its distinctive, breezy grass-covered hilltop, which can be seen from many areas of the peninsula. The open space reserve is an 1,414-acre preserve features open grassland ridges and forests of redwood, fir, and oak. Launching here requires experience and good conditions to make it to the landing zone.

Windy hill is a P4 and H4. Regulated site managed by Wings of Rogallo. It is required to get a permit before flying. There are heavy limitations to flying this site due to small launch and landing area. There are many complexities to the site be sure to get an introduction before flying here.

More detailed site information here

Rating Requirements

P4, H4

Ideal Conditions

Wind direction range (degrees):  Left: 40.  Right: 20

Recommended wind limits (mph):

Paraglider

Min: 0 Ideal: 8 Max: 20

Hang glider (+RLF):

Min: 0 Ideal: 10 Max: 30

Local Club & Schools

Wings of Rogallo

 

 

Weather Links

Windy Hill

https://www.windy.com//?36.869,-122.249,8

Location Map

Note: Location shown is of the general area of the site. Refer to official guides or local pilots get more details.

Windy

NWS Point Forecast

Gallery

Additional Information:

About the Preserve