Hearne Municipal Airport
📍 Texas , Robertson County · Nearest city: Hearne (3 km)
44 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 700 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
Lat / Lng:
30.86720, -96.62250Loading 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) | 3 | Medium |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.86 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.25 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
Takeoff is typically performed with truck tow. Scooter tow is sometimes performed as well. Hearne can also use aerotow, but it is not typically perormed.
Pilot comments
Site of the 2011 US PG Nationals.
Nearby sites
Wells Lane (32) · Old Settlers Park (27) · Indian Creek Air Park (15) · El Jardin Park (17) · Stieler Hill Ranch (0) · Texas City Levee (11)
Information derived from public data (ParaglidingEarth, kk7). Before flying: contact local pilots, check the METAR of the nearest airport and review today's forecast.