East Gros Ventre Butte (EGVB)
📍 Wyoming , Teton County · Nearest city: Jackson (1 km)
18 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 2239 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
43.48250, -110.78000Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:24 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Flyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~2559 m, strong wind (27 km/h).
base ~2559m · wind 27 km/hNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~647 m, strong wind (33 km/h), precipitation 2.5 mm.
base ~647m · wind 33 km/h · precip 2.5mmMarginal conditions, cloud base ~447 m, wind 23 km/h, precipitation 1.3 mm.
base ~447m · wind 23 km/h · precip 1.3mmComposite 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 | 0.45 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
hike up >> do NOT drive up to launch: private road!! (750USD fine!)
Pilot comments
Visiting pilots please contact local club (Jackson Hole Free Flight Club) before flying this site.
Nearby sites
Snow King (Jackson) (6) · Nelson's (9) · Curtis Canyon (10) · Phillips Ridge (17) · Rendezvous Peak/ JHMR (Jackson Hole Mountain Resort) (19) · Beaver (12)