Hagelstein (Upper Klamath Lake)
📍 Oregon , Klamath County · Nearest city: Klamath Falls (19 km)
10 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1480 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
42.39320, -121.81500Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:57 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Flyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~397 m, wind 22 km/h.
base ~397m · wind 22 km/h · precip 0.4mmMarginal conditions, cloud base ~647 m, strong wind (32 km/h).
base ~647m · wind 32 km/hMarginal conditions, cloud base ~1429 m, strong wind (26 km/h).
base ~1429m · wind 26 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 | 0.25 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
small cleared field, enough space for 1 glider. Just 20m off paved road. Park clear off this road, as logging trucks come down, which use whole whith.
Nearby sites
Pelican Butte (13) · Mt. Stukel (15) · Herd Peak (20) · The Whaleback (16) · Woodrat Mountain (9) · Hadley Butte (5)