Santa Elena
📍 Villa Clara · Nearest city: Manicaragua (13 km)
10 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 263 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
Lat / Lng:
22.21140, -79.87460Loading 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 | 0.35 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Real takeoff terrain
| SRTM elevation | 261 m AMSL |
| Average slope | 5.2° |
| Slope aspect | 16° (N) |
| Hemisphere | north — Orientation unfavorable for direct solar thermals |
Derived from SRTM 30m (NASA).
Takeoff description
good for XC flying with south wind
Nearby sites
Santa Clara - Primero Enero (40) · Chambas (44) · San Juan - Punta Alegre (1) · Canasi - Playa Amarilla (2) · Canasí - Playa Amarilla (2) · El Fraile - Santa Cruz del Norte (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.