McClellan (Reno)
📍 Nevada , Storey County · Nearest city: Virginia City (8 km)
12 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 2197 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
39.26500, -119.71900Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:47 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Marginal conditions, cloud base ~786 m, strong wind (37 km/h).
base ~786m · wind 37 km/hMarginal conditions, cloud base ~1112 m, strong wind (40 km/h).
base ~1112m · wind 40 km/hFlyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~2138 m, wind 8 km/h.
base ~2138m · wind 8 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
There is a West launch (main one) and a South one.
Pilot comments
With a paraglider, launch before it gets too strong.
Nearby sites
Duck Hill (5) · Slide (20) · Day Dreams (14) · Kingsbury grade (16) · Peavine Peak (8) · Tow road (32)