Tierra Negra
📍 Merida , Municipio Sucre · Nearest city: Lagunillas (11 km)
11 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 2034 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
Lat / Lng:
8.43690, -71.32430Loading 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 | 0.23 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Real takeoff terrain
| SRTM elevation | 2055 m AMSL |
| Average slope | 31.7° |
| Slope aspect | 60° (NE) |
| Hemisphere | north — Orientation unfavorable for direct solar thermals |
Derived from SRTM 30m (NASA).
Takeoff description
Cleared grassy area along ridge top. Top landings are easily to do with sufficient altitude.
Pilot comments
http://www.benthere-donethat.com/2011/11/fly-site-tierra-negra-merida-venezuela.html
Nearby sites
Tierra Negra (3) · Loma de Los Angeles (64) · LA AGUADA (35) · Uribante Caparo (2) · El Olimpo (33) · Los Estoraques (15)
Information derived from public data (ParaglidingEarth, kk7). Before flying: contact local pilots, check the METAR of the nearest airport and review today's forecast.