Jenkins (Birmingham)
📍 Alabama , Saint Clair County · Nearest city: Ashville (8 km)
15 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 443 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
33.90880, -86.28250Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:31 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Marginal conditions, cloud base ~2656 m, wind 14 km/h.
base ~2656m · wind 14 km/hFlyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~2320 m, wind 20 km/h.
base ~2320m · wind 20 km/hVery favorable day for XC, cloud base ~1616 m, wind 14 km/h.
base ~1616m · 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 | 0.51 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
Wide open field on top open for top landing
Nearby sites
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