Huimilpan
📍 Queretaro · Nearest city: Huimilpan (2 km)
40 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 2650 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
Lat / Lng:
20.35830, -100.25900Loading 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) | 1 | Low |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.97 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.11 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Real takeoff terrain
| SRTM elevation | 2649 m AMSL |
| Average slope | 7.2° |
| Slope aspect | 291° (W) |
| Hemisphere | north — Orientation unfavorable for direct solar thermals |
Derived from SRTM 30m (NASA).
Takeoff description
Due to road conditions a truck with 4x4 and high ground clearance is best. Car is possible but may need to hike the final stretch.
Nearby sites
Tangano (11) · El Salto (41) · La Barreta (39) · La Jolla (58) · Doña Juana (11) · Picachos (9)
Information derived from public data (ParaglidingEarth, kk7). Before flying: contact local pilots, check the METAR of the nearest airport and review today's forecast.