High Island
📍 Texas , Galveston County · Nearest city: Bolivar Peninsula (21 km)
17 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
29.55230, -94.37960Takeoff orientations
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 | 0.57 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
Takeoff is on a narrow strip of shoreline suitable for PPG pilots only.
Rules and notes
Be aware there is a wildlife refuge protected area to the east. Do not fly inland as the local game wardens will ticket you for harassing wildlife.
Pilot comments
About 5 miles east from the indicated marker, there is an unofficial nudist beach area. The area extends for about 5 miles with some parties going topless. Our club calls these individuals Double Breasted Beach Thrashers.
Nearby sites
East Beach (17) · El Jardin Park (17) · Texas City Levee (11) · West Beach (23) · Quintana Beach (18) · Hearne Municipal Airport (44)