Despegue Bistro
📍 Mexico , Tenancingo · Nearest city: San Miguel Tecomatlan (3 km)
65 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 2412 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
18.98140, -99.50320Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-05-02 16:04 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Not recommended for flying, cloud base ~1250 m, wind 13 km/h, precipitation 6.3 mm.
base ~1250m · wind 13 km/h · precip 6.3mmVery favorable day for XC, cloud base ~2058 m, wind 14 km/h.
base ~2058m · wind 14 km/h · precip 0.5mmComposite flyability score (CAPE + LI + wind + precip + low clouds). Cross-check with local pilots before flying.
🌬 Daily wind (next days)
Daily summary (10m wind). Full hour × altitude chart is being added progressively.
Takeoff 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: Feb (100/100, 22°C, 12mm lluvia) · Worst month: Sep (45/100, 360mm lluvia)
Why this site has thermal potential
| Factor | Value | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Hotspot density (5 km) | 5 | Medium |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.92 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.61 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Real takeoff terrain
| SRTM elevation | 2401 m AMSL |
| Average slope | 21.1° |
| Slope aspect | 46° (NE) |
| Hemisphere | north — Orientation unfavorable for direct solar thermals |
Derived from SRTM 30m (NASA).
Takeoff description
Easy slope with 45 degree angle with south wind, very easy to take off, maximum two wings prepared but just one takes off.
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