Ord
📍 California , San Bernardino County · Nearest city: Apple Valley (11 km)
39 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1449 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
34.40300, -117.18300Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 01:57 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Not recommended for flying, cloud base ~1431 m, strong wind (49 km/h).
base ~1431m · wind 49 km/h · precip 0.4mmNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~1776 m, wind 19 km/h.
base ~1776m · wind 19 km/hNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~2279 m, wind 22 km/h.
base ~2279m · wind 22 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) | 1 | Low |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.91 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.23 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
There are streamers and one can launch anywhere from NW to NE, depending which side of the cone you pick.
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