Hatcher's Pass
📍 Alaska , Matanuska-Susitna Borough · Nearest city: Fishhook (4 km)
24 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1391 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
61.76110, -149.31400Takeoff orientations
Green = good orientation · Yellow = possible · Gray = not suitable
🗓️ Best season to fly (2024 climatology)
Monthly climate score: historical avg of temp, wind, rain and cloud cover. Green = optimal month.
⭐ Best month: Jun (60/100, 9°C, 110mm lluvia) · Worst month: Sep (5/100, 193mm lluvia)
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 | 0.72 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
Many launch opportunities, but the best is from summit lake in the afternoon. There are potential takeoffs from numerous mountains in the area with 30 minutes hike. The takeoff at Summit Lake is accessible by car. It's a lovely place for a picnic and a hike if the flying isn't on.
Nearby sites
Marmot Hatcher Pass AK (20) · Lake Lucille (30) · Bodenburg Butte (23) · Knik River Butte AK (20) · Mt. Baldy Summit (24) · Nike Site (14)