Gravedad Cero, Tapalpa, Jalisco

Gravedad Cero is a thermal and cross-country launch above Tapalpa, in Jalisco, Mexico, sitting at about 2,212 meters and facing the northeast to southeast quadrant. It's part of a small cluster of launches in the area — La Ceja, another well-used takeoff, is just a short drive or a five-minute walk away, so pilots often check both before committing to one for the day. The site suits a solid range of flying styles: thermal and cross-country days, ridge soaring, and flatland-style sessions all work here depending on conditions. There's a daily fee to launch, which is standard practice at a lot of well-maintained Mexican sites and goes toward keeping the takeoff usable. Landing restrictions apply in the area, so check the current rules with local pilots before you fly rather than assuming any open field is fair game — Tapalpa is a popular enough destination that landing etiquette matters for keeping access open to everyone.

Launch & conditions

Launch is at about 2,212 m facing NE to SE; La Ceja, another takeoff nearby, is a short drive or 5-minute walk away.

Local rules & hazards

There's a daily fee to launch here. Landing restrictions apply in the area — check current rules with local pilots before you fly.

Check conditions before you fly

A forecast for the valley is not a forecast for the launch. Before heading to Gravedad Cero, Tapalpa, Jalisco, read the wind and thermals for the site itself, confirm the day's rules with the local club, and remember the standing rule — when in doubt, don't launch. In the free OutDare app you can open Gravedad Cero, Tapalpa, Jalisco with a 7-day forecast built from high-resolution weather models, see who else has been flying, and get there with offline maps.