Hager
📍 Minnesota , Goodhue County · Nearest city: Red Wing (6 km)
14 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 297 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
Lat / Lng:
44.61660, -92.55590Loading real-time wind…
Takeoff orientations
NNEESE
SSWWNW
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
take off is a nice grassy area with the tinyest slope.
Rules and notes
none. Private property so common sense. Pilots are not there if not flyable.
Pilot comments
This site is for P2 plot`s and up because of the thermals and powerlines. This is a hike and fly site, but there is a road up to launch. Many turkey vultures and RC sailplanes fly in this area.
Nearby sites
Maiden Rock (12) · Elk Mound (22) · Hayfield (23) · Rushford (10) · Hokah (10) · Cosmos (30)
Information derived from public data (ParaglidingEarth, kk7). Before flying: contact local pilots, check the METAR of the nearest airport and review today's forecast.