Monte Cairo (Monte Cassino)
📍 Latium , Provincia di Frosinone · Nearest city: Caira (2 km)
19 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 703 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
41.54710, 13.81220Takeoff orientations
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 | 0.61 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
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Takeoff description
(N41.5347, E13.8297) A big large and smooth field, suitable also for beginners. The takeoff field is reachable by a 3min walk through the forest from the parking place on the Terelle road (N41.547685, E13.810087). As far as known, there is no permanent shuttle bus at the site, but as it is often used by schools, tandem pilots etc., finding a ride up should not be major issue. Unconfirmed information says there also regular buses going passing Caira and going up to Terelle, which would be perfect for going up.
Pilot comments
Suggestion for a small getting-know the area XC flight with southern winds. Take off, gain the altitude to the right of the takeoff, climb the crest until the top of Mt Caira (16XXm), then fly south to the Abbey of Monte Cassino (very spectacular), then return towards landing or takeoff.
Nearby sites
SEIFRATI (2) · San Donato - Forca d'Acero (8) · Il Colaturo - Serra Traversa (1) · Sette Frati Alto (3) · San Donato Val di Comino (18) · Valle di Rio (2)