The Quirang - Trotternish
📍 Scotland , Highland · Nearest city: Portree (25 km)
11 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 263 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
Lat / Lng:
57.62930, -6.28989Loading 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) | 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 |
Rules and notes
Right on the edge of the Highlands Restricted airspace which is normally not active during weekends. Check NOTAMS before flying.
Pilot comments
Possible to fly down to Portree but not many have done it
Nearby sites
Trotternish - West (7) · Glenmore (9) · TALISKER plage (10) · Sgurr Alasdair (0) · Glamaig (0) · north table (28)
Information derived from public data (ParaglidingEarth, kk7). Before flying: contact local pilots, check the METAR of the nearest airport and review today's forecast.