Tow road
📍 Nevada , Washoe County · Nearest city: Spanish Springs (21 km)
32 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1305 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
39.83750, -119.71900Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:05 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Marginal conditions, cloud base ~1705 m, strong wind (36 km/h).
base ~1705m · wind 36 km/hMarginal conditions, cloud base ~1681 m, strong wind (35 km/h).
base ~1681m · wind 35 km/hFlyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~2061 m, wind 13 km/h.
base ~2061m · wind 13 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 | 1.00 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
Winch towing by truck with a local club
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