Mt. Elden (Flagstaff)
📍 Arizona , Coconino County · Nearest city: Flagstaff (6 km)
14 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 2755 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
Lat / Lng:
35.24000, -111.60800Loading real-time wind…
📡 Live wind (Holfuy station)
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Real-time data from crowd-source station on site · refreshes every 5 min · fuente: holfuy.com
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 | 0.26 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
210-270 deg. Best is SW
Pilot comments
LZ is very close to restricted airspace. Study airspace maps prior to flying. Helicopters from flagstaff medical center frequently fly through LZ on approach to helipad.
Nearby sites
North Sheba Crater (Flagstaff) (4) · Merriam Crater (4) · Apache Maid (Flagstaff) (16) · Mingus (11) · Shaw Butte (12) · South mountain (17)
Information derived from public data (ParaglidingEarth, kk7). Before flying: contact local pilots, check the METAR of the nearest airport and review today's forecast.