Junction
📍 Utah , Piute County · Nearest city: Junction (9 km)
16 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 2819 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
Lat / Lng:
38.25950, -112.32300Loading 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 | 0.33 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
XC-launch! cleared space for 1 or 2 gliders;
Pilot comments
mostly used in spring/ early summer when Mt.Edna / Gold Gulch are not open. Good XC potential towards NE.
Nearby sites
Mt.Edna (Marysvale- Richfield) (35) · Gold Gulch (7) · Poverty Ridge (4) · Monroe Peak (Richfield) (15) · Parker (Koosherem) (20) · Cove (Richfield- Monroe) (21)
Information derived from public data (ParaglidingEarth, kk7). Before flying: contact local pilots, check the METAR of the nearest airport and review today's forecast.