Buffalo
📍 Oklahoma , Le Flore County · Nearest city: Talihina (8 km)
14 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 600 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
34.75010, -95.13950Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:38 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Marginal conditions, cloud base ~299 m, strong wind (26 km/h), precipitation 1.1 mm.
base ~299m · wind 26 km/h · precip 1.1mmFlyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~237 m, wind 19 km/h.
base ~237m · wind 19 km/h · precip 0.4mmFlyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~405 m, wind 24 km/h, beware of thunderstorms (high CAPE)!.
base ~405m · wind 24 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 | 0.45 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
Nice grassy roll-off
Rules and notes
P3/H3, must be accompanied by certified instructor/observer
Nearby sites
Red Oak Training Hill (1) · Panorama (6) · Little Yancey (14) · Heavener SW Launch (10) · Heavener SSE Launch (8) · Rock Island Training Hill (16)