Mt. Stukel
📍 Oregon , Klamath County · Nearest city: Altamont (15 km)
15 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1896 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
42.09440, -121.63300Takeoff 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 | 0.39 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
West launch walk down from dirt road before towers. NW launch drive around back to north most tower, careful of guidelines.
Rules and notes
Right at 5mile limit of LMT airspace. So head South away from Gravel pit.
Pilot comments
It is impossible to reach any viable LZ to the west (or SW) of launch without violating the very busy southern approach to LMT airport. Kingsley Field Air Traffic Control Manager has asked that people NOT fly this site because of this. Ignoring that request is not only hazardous, it will negatively impact a strong working relationship with Kingsley ATC re our Hogs Back hike-and-fly site in the basin.
Nearby sites
Hagelstein (Upper Klamath Lake) (10) · Pelican Butte (13) · Herd Peak (20) · The Whaleback (16) · Black Cap (18) · Hat Creek rim (10)