Shaw Butte
📍 Arizona , Maricopa County · Nearest city: Glendale (11 km)
12 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 567 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
Lat / Lng:
33.59350, -112.08800Loading real-time wind…
📡 Live wind (Holfuy station)
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Real-time data from crowd-source station on site · refreshes every 5 min · fuente: holfuy.com
Takeoff orientations
NNEESE
SSWWNW
Green = good orientation · Yellow = possible · Gray = not suitable
☀️ Sun times (local · America/Phoenix)
Best flying hours: thermals start ~2h after sunrise, peak at solar noon, glass-off from golden hour
Sunrise: 05:49
Solar noon: 12:26
Golden hour: 18:04 (last thermal + glass-off)
Sunset: 19:04
Day: 13.2 h daylight hours
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 | 0.39 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
Very small rocky launch. Not for beginners. You must have confidence and skill kiting your glider. Expect to be lofted while still in reverse position when the winds are above 8 mph. Snagging and breaking of upper lines is a real possibility.
Nearby sites
South mountain (17) · Rainbow Valley - North Bullard (20) · Rainbow Valley - East Patterson (11) · Rainbow Valley - West Patterson (11) · Mingus (11) · Houser Rd - Towing (47)
Information derived from public data (ParaglidingEarth, kk7). Before flying: contact local pilots, check the METAR of the nearest airport and review today's forecast.