Palisades
📍 Oregon , Lake County · Nearest city: Lakeview (15 km)
12 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 2182 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
42.30380, -120.25600Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:47 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Not recommended for flying, cloud base ~137 m, strong wind (26 km/h), precipitation 3.2 mm.
base ~137m · wind 26 km/h · precip 3.2mmNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~476 m, strong wind (35 km/h).
base ~476m · wind 35 km/hMarginal conditions, cloud base ~1900 m, strong wind (28 km/h).
base ~1900m · wind 28 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 |
Pilot comments
ralphyde@centurytel.net writes: Palisades Launch - Overlooking Crooked Creek Valley at 7000 ft MSL, OK for NW to SW wind.
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