Abernathy Creek
📍 Alaska , Anchorage Municipality · Nearest city: Anchorage (64 km)
14 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1034 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
60.64920, -149.78000Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:38 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Not recommended for flying, cloud base ~652 m, wind 15 km/h.
base ~652m · wind 15 km/hNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~497 m, strong wind (26 km/h).
base ~497m · wind 26 km/hNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~587 m, wind 22 km/h.
base ~587m · wind 22 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 | 0.41 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
At least two launch sites. Bench at 3464 MSL and Summit launch at 4100 MSL above bench. Many other possibilities depending on winds.
Pilot comments
Has been flown in North through ENE winds. Ridge lift and thermals in the valley. Largely unexplored flying site due to remoteness.
Nearby sites
McHugh Peak (2) · Blueberry Hill (12) · Flat Top (10) · Indian House Mountain (1) · Near Point (1) · O'malley Peak (1)