Yelagiri
📍 Tamil Nadu , Vellore · Nearest city: Jolarpettai (8 km)
17 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1111 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
Lat / Lng:
12.60010, 78.64010Loading real-time wind…
Takeoff orientations
NNEESE
SSWWNW
Green = good orientation · Yellow = possible · Gray = not suitable
☀️ Sun times (local · Asia/Kolkata)
Best flying hours: thermals start ~2h after sunrise, peak at solar noon, glass-off from golden hour
Sunrise: 05:59
Solar noon: 12:13
Golden hour: 17:28 (last thermal + glass-off)
Sunset: 18:28
Day: 12.5 h daylight hours
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.
Nearby sites
Raghav Hill (11) · Captain Hill Yadamadu (16) · Nandi Hills (25) · Munnar (19) · Vagamon (20) · Vagamon - Main Ridge (15)
Information derived from public data (ParaglidingEarth, kk7). Before flying: contact local pilots, check the METAR of the nearest airport and review today's forecast.