Mount Nebo
📍 Arkansas , Yell County · Nearest city: Dardanelle (9 km)
22 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 515 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
35.22820, -93.25510Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:16 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Not recommended for flying, cloud base ~1749 m, strong wind (26 km/h).
base ~1749m · wind 26 km/hFlyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~1009 m, wind 18 km/h.
base ~1009m · wind 18 km/hVery favorable day for XC, cloud base ~881 m, wind 23 km/h.
base ~881m · wind 23 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 | 0.72 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
Located in the Mount Nebo State Park there are three launches: a South facing, East facing. and a North/East facing. NE launch is a Roll-off.
Rules and notes
Must register with visitor center, sign waivers before launching. Visitors must have USHPA instructor and/or observer present to provide orientation/analysis. Www.RVPPG.com Www.Buffalomountainflyers.org
Pilot comments
Hang and Para 3 Rated 1,200 Vertical
Nearby sites
Long Pool (3) · Mt. Magazine (18) · Petit Jean (3) · Short Mountain (12) · Hot Springs (1) · Jasper (17)