Site Description
Mission Ridge and Monument peak is located in Fremont, CA with a wide view of South Bay from Monument Peak. Mission Ridge is run by Wings of Rogallo, refer to their site guide for rules and regulations on flying the site as well as additional important details. Launch is located below monument peak where you’ll share the summit airspace with hawks, golden eagles, and vultures. You can hike-and-fly which is the most common, or drive to launch through a restrictive “keyholder” program.
The site is open only to Advanced-rated (H4/P4) pilots, and Intermediate-rated (H3/P3) pilots with additional provisions. WOR has a special use agreement with the East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD). Mission can be flown as a ridge soaring site, thermal site, or both depending on conditions. Parking can be challenging on the weekends so arrive early, additional parking is available at the Stanford Avenue Staging Area at the end of Stanford Avenue, but make sure you read the signs, parking enforcement is very strict.
Site Information & Resources
| Location | 680 Stanford Ave, Fremont, CA 94539 |
| Rating requirement | H4, P4, (H3, P3 with provisions) |
| Club | Wings of Rogallo |
| Club Website | https://www.wingsofrogallo.org/ |
| Flying Type | Thermal, Mountain, Ridge soar |
| Optimal season | March to mid-September |
| Wind Direction | W, NW, WSW |
| Optimal PG Speed | Minimum wind speed 0 MPH |
| Ideal wind speed is 8 MPH | |
| Maximum wind speed is 20 MPH (for advanced pilots only who are comfortable with strong winds). | |
| Optimal HG Speed | Minimum wind speed 0 MPH |
| Ideal wind speed is 15 MPH | |
| Maximum wind speed is 25 MPH | |
| Weather Links | Mission webcam |
| Oakland sounding | |
| Windy.com | |
| XCSkies | |
| National Weather Surface Area Forecast Discussion | |
| NWS Point Forecast | |
| Communication | WOR Telegram Access Link |
| Number of Launches | 1 Launch |
| Launch | Launch map |
| LZ | 1 Main LZ, Top land launch allowed |
| Local Training Schools | N/A |
| Site info Links | Mission Site link |
| Local Emergency # | Primary call 911 |
Location Map
Note: Location shown is of the general area of the site. Refer to official guides or local pilots get more details.
