Alicun
📍 Andalusia , Provincia de Almeria · Nearest city: Huecija (2 km)
12 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 988 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
Lat / Lng:
36.95330, -2.61382Loading real-time wind…
Takeoff orientations
NNEESE
SSWWNW
Green = good orientation · Yellow = possible · Gray = not suitable
☀️ Sun times (local · Europe/Madrid)
Best flying hours: thermals start ~2h after sunrise, peak at solar noon, glass-off from golden hour
Sunrise: 07:26
Solar noon: 14:08
Golden hour: 19:51 (last thermal + glass-off)
Sunset: 20:51
Day: 13.4 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 | 0.38 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Upcoming competitions in this country
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Takeoff description
West, North East, East, South East. West takeoff is 'unprepared'. East takeoff has been built into a ramp. This makes a nicer start, but needs a firm decision line. South east starts are possible, but tricky.
Nearby sites
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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.