Otay Mesa
📍 Baja California , Tijuana · Nearest city: Ejido Javier Rojo Gomez (11 km)
46 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 441 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
32.57400, -116.89400Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 01:45 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Marginal conditions, cloud base ~922 m, wind 24 km/h.
base ~922m · wind 24 km/hMarginal conditions, cloud base ~1526 m, wind 22 km/h.
base ~1526m · wind 22 km/hNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~1499 m, wind 17 km/h.
base ~1499m · wind 17 km/hComposite flyability score (CAPE + LI + wind + precip + low clouds). Cross-check with local pilots before flying.
🌬 Daily wind (next days)
Daily summary (10m wind). Full hour × altitude chart is being added progressively.
Takeoff orientations
Green = good orientation · Yellow = possible · Gray = not suitable
Why this site has thermal potential
| Factor | Value | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Hotspot density (5 km) | 1 | Low |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.93 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.51 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
Best for strong, post/pre-frontal South to Southwest winter conditions.
Rules and notes
Few but Check http://www.sdhgpa.com/otay-mesa.html Frequently.
Nearby sites
Blossom Valley (46) · The Rock (Closed) (3) · Iron Mountain (34) · Fuzz (Closed) (44) · Horse Canyon (55) · Little Black (42)