Chambas
📍 Ciego de Avila · Nearest city: Florencia (2 km)
44 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 380 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
Lat / Lng:
22.16160, -78.96510Loading 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) | 2 | Low |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.89 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.34 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Real takeoff terrain
| SRTM elevation | 386 m AMSL |
| Average slope | 9.3° |
| Slope aspect | 169° (S) |
| Hemisphere | north — Slope facing the daytime sun (favorable for thermals) |
Derived from SRTM 30m (NASA).
Takeoff description
Sometimes it is possible to hire a horse with local farmers to get easier to the TO
Rules and notes
Contact local pilots first
Nearby sites
San Juan - Punta Alegre (1) · Santa Clara - Primero Enero (40) · Santa Elena (10) · Alto del Mamey (33) · Dos Bocas - Pilon (51) · Canasi - Playa Amarilla (2)
Information derived from public data (ParaglidingEarth, kk7). Before flying: contact local pilots, check the METAR of the nearest airport and review today's forecast.