El Mirador
📍 Nuevo Leon , Monterrey · Nearest city: Monterrey (6 km)
35 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1014 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
Lat / Lng:
25.62250, -100.31200Loading 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 | 0.81 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.20 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Real takeoff terrain
| SRTM elevation | 1004 m AMSL |
| Average slope | 17.6° |
| Slope aspect | 86° (E) |
| Hemisphere | north — Orientation unfavorable for direct solar thermals |
Derived from SRTM 30m (NASA).
Takeoff description
The take off is reachabale by car. It is very, very small and just useable with windspeeds up to 15 km/h. Beginners should avoid this take off or go there with another experienced person.
Rules and notes
It is a great flyzone, because you take off and fly directly into the city of Monterrey, but there are no further restrictions.
Nearby sites
Teleferico (5) · La Tinaja (51) · Nogalera (41) · Rinconada (3) · San Antonio de Las Alazanas (23) · Rayones (4)
Information derived from public data (ParaglidingEarth, kk7). Before flying: contact local pilots, check the METAR of the nearest airport and review today's forecast.