South mountain
📍 Arizona , Maricopa County · Nearest city: Guadalupe (10 km)
17 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 777 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
33.33080, -112.06100Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:26 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Not recommended for flying, cloud base ~4147 m, strong wind (29 km/h).
base ~4147m · wind 29 km/hNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~3127 m, strong wind (26 km/h).
base ~3127m · wind 26 km/hNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~4031 m, wind 24 km/h.
base ~4031m · 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) | 0 | Low |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.00 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.55 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
South launch suitable for SE to SW winds. SSE preferred .
Rules and notes
5000' ceiling due to Sky Harbor approach pattern H3, H2 sponsored, P3, P2 sponsored. Show valid USHGA and AZHPA IDs upon request. Visiting pilots can obtain a visiting pilot pass at https://AZHPA.org
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