Phillips Ridge
📍 Wyoming , Teton County · Nearest city: Wilson (3 km)
17 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 2550 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
43.51600, -110.90300Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:27 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Very favorable day for XC, cloud base ~1452 m, wind 14 km/h.
base ~1452m · wind 14 km/hNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~404 m, strong wind (41 km/h), precipitation 3.5 mm.
base ~404m · wind 41 km/h · precip 3.5mmNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~233 m, wind 23 km/h, precipitation 2.7 mm.
base ~233m · wind 23 km/h · precip 2.7mmComposite 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 | 0.39 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
Narrow and steep
Nearby sites
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