Hancock
📍 Utah , Wayne County · Nearest city: Loa (22 km)
16 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 2846 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
Lat / Lng:
38.55860, -111.80400Loading 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 | 0.35 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
Works best with south west winds. Nice afternoon thermal cycles come up from the south west making a nice launch. In light winds there are sage brush and uneven terrain making it at least a P-3 launch
Rules and notes
No restrictions
Pilot comments
Great thermals.
Nearby sites
Parker (Koosherem) (20) · Monroe Peak (Richfield) (15) · Cove (Richfield- Monroe) (21) · Poverty Ridge (4) · Gold Gulch (7) · Mt.Edna (Marysvale- Richfield) (35)
Information derived from public data (ParaglidingEarth, kk7). Before flying: contact local pilots, check the METAR of the nearest airport and review today's forecast.