Mingus
📍 Arizona , Yavapai County · Nearest city: Clarkdale (9 km)
11 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 2356 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
34.70280, -112.11600Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:54 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Marginal conditions, cloud base ~2783 m, strong wind (35 km/h).
base ~2783m · wind 35 km/hNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~2343 m, strong wind (41 km/h).
base ~2343m · wind 41 km/hNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~3144 m, strong wind (37 km/h).
base ~3144m · wind 37 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 | 0.20 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
seperate launches for HG and PG
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