Ens
📍 Midi-Pyrenees , Departement des Hautes-Pyrenees · Nearest city: Saint-Lary-Soulan (2 km)
50 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1290 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
42.80700, 0.33659Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 01:37 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Very favorable day for XC, cloud base ~1518 m, wind 6 km/h.
base ~1518m · wind 6 km/hVery favorable day for XC, cloud base ~1545 m, wind 16 km/h.
base ~1545m · wind 16 km/hNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~731 m, wind 4 km/h, precipitation 8.4 mm.
base ~731m · wind 4 km/h · precip 8.4mmComposite 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) | 14 | High |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.81 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.07 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
Ens Orientation: The North-West Altitude: 1300 m Access: By the village of Ens. Flying conditions: End-of-day in restitution. Dangers and difficulties: Exit of turbulent takeoff on the basis of the carpark (low takeoff). To prefer the takeoff top. Wind of very dangerous south. Ens Orientation : Nord-Ouest Altitude : 1300 m Accès : Par le village de Ens. Conditions de vol : Fin de journée en restitution. Dangers et difficultés : Sortie de décollage turbulent en partant du parking (décollage bas). Préférer le décollage du haut. Vent de sud très dangereux.
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