Cherry Tree
📍 Alabama , Madison County · Nearest city: New Hope (10 km)
14 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 419 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
34.62440, -86.37660Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:41 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Not recommended for flying, cloud base ~2498 m, wind 16 km/h.
base ~2498m · wind 16 km/hFlyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~2513 m, wind 16 km/h.
base ~2513m · wind 16 km/hVery favorable day for XC, cloud base ~1491 m, wind 14 km/h.
base ~1491m · wind 14 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
4 wheel drive or high stance vehicle required to reach launch. Wide open on top with top landing easy.
Rules and notes
Sign waiver and P3 or H3.
Pilot comments
IF you are not getting up right away, go to LZ.
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