Flying sites

Take-off – Palomar

Direction: NNEESESSWWNW
Coordinates: 33.3350, -116.9550
Altitude: 933 m
Region: California, US
Landing: 3.9 km from the take-offView on map ↗

Take-off description

Palomar is one of San Diego's best mountain sites due to the micro climate which exists in the valley. SDHGPA membership required for Launch and LZ Gate access All Palomar launches and LZs are on private property. SDHGPA has only recently been given permission by the Pala Tribal Council to access the primary launch and landing areas after a lengthy site closure. Because of this and other Landowner agreements, site protocol is critical to the continued use of the site. http://www.sdhgpa.com/palomar.html

Getting there

Launch & LZ are behind locked gates an SDHGPA membership is required at the request of the landowners. For all use agreements and protocols as a stipulation of access, see the SDHGPA Palomar Site Guide: https://www.sdhgpa.com/palomar.html

Weather

Weather conditions: SDHGPA maintains a weather station on launch: https://www.sdhgpa.com/weather-stations.html

Rules / airspace

There are significant restrictions which you must be briefed on! Please DO NOT jeopardize the site by violating the agreed upon protocols. Current USHPA and SDHGPA membership required. Always check for updates before flying as this info changes frequently: http://www.sdhgpa.com/palomar.html

Comments

Only land in Designated LZs and check for frequent updates on the Site Guide.