Abernathy Creek
📍 Alaska , Anchorage Municipality · Nearest city: Anchorage (64 km)
14 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1034 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
Lat / Lng:
60.64920, -149.78000Loading 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 | 0.41 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
At least two launch sites. Bench at 3464 MSL and Summit launch at 4100 MSL above bench. Many other possibilities depending on winds.
Pilot comments
Has been flown in North through ENE winds. Ridge lift and thermals in the valley. Largely unexplored flying site due to remoteness.
Nearby sites
McHugh Peak (2) · Blueberry Hill (12) · Flat Top (10) · Indian House Mountain (1) · Near Point (1) · O'malley Peak (1)
Information derived from public data (ParaglidingEarth, kk7). Before flying: contact local pilots, check the METAR of the nearest airport and review today's forecast.