Copper Mountain
📍 California , Mono County · Nearest city: Bridgeport (23 km)
32 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 2794 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
38.04830, -119.19600Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:05 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Not recommended for flying, cloud base ~354 m, strong wind (60 km/h), precipitation 15.8 mm.
base ~354m · wind 60 km/h · precip 15.8mmNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~716 m, strong wind (45 km/h).
base ~716m · wind 45 km/hFlyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~1686 m, wind 3 km/h.
base ~1686m · wind 3 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) | 1 | Low |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.76 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.00 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
Access via 4x4 road from Virginia Lakes Rd. 1st left above hwy 395, contour around Jordan Basin to launch.
Rules and notes
Unregulated Ste
Pilot comments
This is a "Big Air" site. Watch out for West Wind/ Sierra rotor can be serious. Hike to the top of the ridge before launching, thermal block can hide the West Wind. High Altitude, and good XC flights have been done from here. Very consistent site- better for XC than Boy Scout.
Nearby sites
Lee Vining (10) · Sweetwater (6) · Mammoth (17) · Yosemite (Glacier point) (no PG) (4) · McGee (Owens Valley) (47) · Bria Dog Ridge (Mammoth Lake) (13)