Yelagiri
📍 Tamil Nadu , Vellore · Nearest city: Jolarpettai (8 km)
17 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1111 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
12.60010, 78.64010Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:27 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Very favorable day for XC, cloud base ~2599 m, wind 13 km/h.
base ~2599m · wind 13 km/hVery favorable day for XC, cloud base ~2937 m, wind 15 km/h.
base ~2937m · wind 15 km/hVery favorable day for XC, cloud base ~2740 m, wind 15 km/h.
base ~2740m · wind 15 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 | 0.51 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
Yelagiri launch site is 500m a.g.l & the ridge is 8kms long. Has launch sites for NW,SW & SE wind directions. Visit www.yasa.co.in, for more info.
Rules and notes
Rules set by YASA(YPC) must be followed.
Pilot comments
Excellent quality accomodation is available at Yelagiri ...from budget to luxury. While Govt. run YATRI NIVAS caters to the budget traveller, a host of private resorts with varying comfort levels/ tariffs can be chosen from. Among the private resorts,SILENT WATERS is highly recommended.
Nearby sites
Yelagiri (Ramakrishna) (1) · Jaya Krishna, Yelagiri (1) · Raghav Hill (11) · Captain Hill Yadamadu (16) · Hoskote Lake Bed (8) · Nandi Hills (25)