La Salina
📍 Baja California , Playas de Rosarito · Nearest city: Santa Anita (4 km)
52 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 173 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
32.06280, -116.86300Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 01:31 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Marginal conditions, cloud base ~701 m, wind 19 km/h.
base ~701m · wind 19 km/hNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~1108 m, strong wind (33 km/h).
base ~1108m · wind 33 km/hNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~845 m, wind 24 km/h.
base ~845m · wind 24 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) | 4 | Medium |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.82 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.50 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Real takeoff terrain
| SRTM elevation | 191 m AMSL |
| Average slope | 16.7° |
| Slope aspect | 302° (NW) |
| Hemisphere | north — Orientation unfavorable for direct solar thermals |
Derived from SRTM 30m (NASA).
Takeoff description
Two Launch areas covered with astro-turf and carpet as of 2011. Windsocks, outhouse, switchback trails, LZ's all maintained by Team Fly La Salina and Bajabrent (since 1997)
Rules and notes
There is presently no flight regulation/enforcement. However, the La Salina ridge is privately owned by the Ejido La Mision. You need to check in at the Ejido office in La Mision, as there is a site fee. OR locate BajaBrent and he will assist you with this. Do not camp on the site without permission.
Pilot comments
A blend of ridge soaring and thermalling. Possibility of going XC over the back plateau. It is also possible to XC the entire ridge from Cantamar to Ensenada, crossing thru La Salina. A typical flight, based upon your stamina, is 1-2 hrs. But flights in excess of 3 hrs are not unusual.
Nearby sites
Cuervitos (3) · Cuervos (3) · Cantamar (5) · La Cementera (8) · Teta Azul de la Misión (11) · Pueblitos (15)