Santa Clara - Primero Enero
📍 Villa Clara · Nearest city: Placetas (18 km)
40 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 332 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
Lat / Lng:
22.25710, -79.82040Loading 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 | 0.99 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.28 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Real takeoff terrain
| SRTM elevation | 362 m AMSL |
| Average slope | 16.3° |
| Slope aspect | 123° (SE) |
| Hemisphere | north — Slope facing the daytime sun (favorable for thermals) |
Derived from SRTM 30m (NASA).
Takeoff description
a good hike up the hill
Rules and notes
It is forbidden to fly over Santa Clara city, better follow the highway.
Pilot comments
http://volarencuba.blogspot.com/2011/10/zonas-de-vuelo-vista-hermosa-villa.html
Nearby sites
Santa Elena (10) · 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.