Patzcuaro
📍 Michoacan , Patzcuaro · Nearest city: Santa Ana Chapitiro (2 km)
37 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 2324 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
Lat / Lng:
19.51710, -101.64100Loading 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 | 0.96 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.05 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Real takeoff terrain
| SRTM elevation | 2345 m AMSL |
| Average slope | 29.1° |
| Slope aspect | 165° (S) |
| Hemisphere | north — Slope facing the daytime sun (favorable for thermals) |
Derived from SRTM 30m (NASA).
Nearby sites
Escalera (50) · Lombardía (1) · Tuxpan (34) · Zitacuaro (8) · El Cubilete (16) · Valle de Bravo - La Torre (12)
Information derived from public data (ParaglidingEarth, kk7). Before flying: contact local pilots, check the METAR of the nearest airport and review today's forecast.