Kingsbury grade
📍 Nevada , Douglas County · Nearest city: Kingsbury (5 km)
16 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 2045 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
Lat / Lng:
38.98090, -119.85200Loading real-time wind…
Takeoff orientations
NNEESE
SSWWNW
Green = good orientation · Yellow = possible · Gray = not suitable
☀️ Sun times (local · America/Los_Angeles)
Best flying hours: thermals start ~2h after sunrise, peak at solar noon, glass-off from golden hour
Sunrise: 06:12
Solar noon: 12:57
Golden hour: 18:43 (last thermal + glass-off)
Sunset: 19:43
Day: 13.5 h daylight hours
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
Nice setup area. Steep dirt slope with small sized rocks. Tree obstacle to clear immediately after launch.
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Information derived from public data (ParaglidingEarth, kk7). Before flying: contact local pilots, check the METAR of the nearest airport and review today's forecast.