Laguna Mountain
- NO LANDING IN THE WASH
- Flight Type: Thermal/XC
- Best time to fly: Year Round – Summer is turbulent
- USHPA Rating Recommendation: H3, P3 – SDHGPA membership required by special use permit
- Launch: 5400ft* (1645m)
- LZ* (primary) 2000ft (609m)
- Orientation(s):E, E Wind preferred at 8-10kts. Convergence days preferred
- Take off: Cliff launch
- Landing:Open field
- Airspace: This site has no airspace restrictions.
- Hazards: Summer months are turbulent
- Vehicle Access: Road access to launch, long turnaround time
Rules and Regulations:
- PILOTS MUST BE CURRENT SDHGPA AND USHPA MEMBERS
- Access to this site is allowed via a temporary special use permit funded by the SDHGPA Anza Borrego State Park Use Permit (610kB pdf)
- Site briefing is mandatory for this site
- All rules/regulations regarding launching and landing will be given during the site briefing
Directions
* Directions and GPS coordinates for this site available the SDHGPA members upon request. This site is listed as Sensitive with USHPA
Laguna Mountain Launch Video
Here’s a link to a video from 13,500 ft at Laguna Mountain.