Mission Ridge (Fremont- San Jose)
📍 California , Santa Clara County · Nearest city: Milpitas (10 km)
12 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 584 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
Lat / Lng:
37.51740, -121.89200Loading 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 | 0.39 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
Huge and grassy.
Rules and notes
Regulated Site. P-4 and club sticker required. Sign in/ out daily. https://wingsofrogallo.org/visiting-pilots/#
Pilot comments
You need to contact the local club (Wings of Rogallo) and be rated P4. One of the best mountain thermal sites in the greater Bay Area. Hike and Fly- drive up possible with Club Member only.
Nearby sites
Ed Levin (12) · Ed Levin 300ft (18) · Ed Levin 600ft (22) · Sunnyvale Baylands Kiting Park (3) · Mt. Umunhum (9) · Diablo (13)
Information derived from public data (ParaglidingEarth, kk7). Before flying: contact local pilots, check the METAR of the nearest airport and review today's forecast.