Slide
📍 Nevada , Washoe County · Nearest city: Incline Village (12 km)
20 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 2524 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
39.31970, -119.86800Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:21 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Not recommended for flying, cloud base ~31 m, strong wind (39 km/h), precipitation 5.7 mm.
base ~31m · wind 39 km/h · precip 5.7mmFlyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~422 m, strong wind (31 km/h).
base ~422m · wind 31 km/hFlyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~1790 m, wind 3 km/h.
base ~1790m · 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) | 0 | Low |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.00 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.47 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
Large flat parking lot. Asphalt Best to inflate far behind and run through the rotor zone at the lip of launch.
Rules and notes
Unrestricted
Pilot comments
An ideal launch and landing make Slide one of the more comfortable sites in the area. During the summer, this is one of the most active thermal sites in the area with good XC potential. When not active, Slide is one of the biggest sledders in the area with several thousand feet of vertical relief. Be respectful of the Mt Rose parking lot and staff on site to help keep this an option for us. Hazards: Mountain flying with thermal activity. Limited emergency LZs while in the mountains. Unpredictable wind shear at various layers depending on wx. Be mindful of wind gradient and rotor potential as you launch mid-slope on the lee side of the typical prevailing winds.
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