Mustang
📍 Arizona , Cochise County · Nearest city: Huachuca City (17 km)
48 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1772 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
31.70360, -110.49300Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 01:41 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Marginal conditions, cloud base ~3275 m, strong wind (27 km/h).
base ~3275m · wind 27 km/hNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~3668 m, strong wind (35 km/h).
base ~3668m · wind 35 km/hNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~3416 m, strong wind (32 km/h).
base ~3416m · wind 32 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) | 2 | Low |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.86 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.39 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
Southwest winds. Typically flown in evening glass-offs. This site can be unpredicatble and is easily blown out. West-facing walk-up on BLM land, about 5900 feet MSL. Takes winds ssw (200) through wnw (290) up to about 15 mph, depending on pilot's experience level. Rarely flyable if winds aloft are forecast over 10 knots at 6k, 15 knots at 9k. Don't launch in winds over 16 knots (18 mph)!
Rules and notes
Ratings: None. Suggested P2. Radio: SAHGA club frequency is 151.925 (USHGA Ch. 2) Emergencies: 911 Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Department.
Nearby sites
Box Canyon (Tucson) (51) · NE Launch (5) · SE Launch (5) · Miller Canyon (14) · Samaniego Ridge (42) · Park Link Road (0)