Yaquina Head
📍 Oregon , Lincoln County · Nearest city: Newport (4 km)
17 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 103 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
44.67480, -124.06700Takeoff orientations
Green = good orientation · Yellow = possible · Gray = not suitable
Why this site has thermal potential
| Factor | Value | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Hotspot density (5 km) | 0 | Low |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.00 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.56 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
A rocky promontory with a lighthouse forms the outer part of the headland. Launches are possible to the north and south along the ridge to the east of the lighthouse, or to the south after a short hike to the top of the headland. Beware of strong shear layers which can produce light winds on the surface with blow-back conditions only a few dozen feet above. If the weather station wind sensors are spinning madly, don't assume the light winds you feel are real!
Nearby sites
Oceanside (12) · Peterson Butte (12) · Mt. Bachelor (12) · Elk Rock (14) · Grizzly Mountain (17) · Bingen (25)