Black Beauty
📍 Maharashtra , Thane · Nearest city: Virar (6 km)
11 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 115 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
19.48050, 72.86030Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:52 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Flyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~552 m, wind 20 km/h, beware of thunderstorms (high CAPE)!.
base ~552m · wind 20 km/hFlyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~699 m, strong wind (29 km/h), beware of thunderstorms (high CAPE)!.
base ~699m · wind 29 km/hFlyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~522 m, strong wind (28 km/h), beware of thunderstorms (high CAPE)!.
base ~522m · wind 28 km/hComposite flyability score (CAPE + LI + wind + precip + low clouds). Cross-check with local pilots before flying.
🌬 Daily wind (next days)
Daily summary (10m wind). Full hour × altitude chart is being added progressively.
Takeoff 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 | 0.38 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
Takeoff is at 450 feet facing NNW.
Rules and notes
None as of now
Pilot comments
The site if flyable between September to June. One can fly this site on clear day even during monsoon.
Nearby sites
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