The Bozeman 'M'
📍 Montana , Gallatin County · Nearest city: Bozeman (6 km)
17 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1802 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
Lat / Lng:
45.71470, -110.97300Loading 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
Two launches, above the M and 3/4 up hill.
Rules and notes
Help keep this site open...And avoid proximity flying near any established trails or hikers, we have heard complaints from hikers that they felt pilots flew too close to them while hiking the ridge trail. Clear the LZ immediately and pack your wing in the area between the LZ and parking lot.
Nearby sites
Big Lew's Launch (4) · Little Ellis (4) · Bear Canyon Bozeman Learning Hill (6) · Corbly Gulch (4) · Johnson (12) · Pass Creek (22)
Information derived from public data (ParaglidingEarth, kk7). Before flying: contact local pilots, check the METAR of the nearest airport and review today's forecast.