CAPE BLANCO

Cape Blanco is a coastal soaring site near the town of Port Orford on the southern Oregon coast.  This is a premier site where the annual “Slopefest” is held, sponsored by the Southern Oregon Slopiens.  The Slopefest is held for a full week starting the 2nd weekend of July.  Fliers come from around the country to camp at the Cape Blanco State Park, and fly from the N side or try to achieve speed records flying DS on the south side.

Location Summary:

• City:  Port Orford Oregon

• Skill Level:  All

• Access:  Entire week

• Landing Area Quality: Excellent, large grassy area.

• Hazards in the area:  Powerlines adjacent to the landing approach.

Directions to the Site:  (42.83556884897049, -124.55735115654916)

• I5 South to exit 162

• Hwy 38 W to Reedsport

• Hwy 101 S to Cape Blanco Road

• Cape Blanco Road W to the parking area near the lighthouse.

Site Review:

• This site is primarily flown in N winds during the summer.  I've never been there for S winds in the winter.

• Very scenic area to fly with rocks in the ocean, lighthouse, grassy LZ.  The wind can blow quite strong here for weeks at a time.

• The primary weather problem is occasional fog.

Description provided courtesy of Pat Chewning.