Monavullagh
📍 Munster , Waterford · Nearest city: Dungarvan (12 km)
12 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 610 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
52.19000, -7.58870Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:51 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Not recommended for flying, cloud base ~612 m, strong wind (36 km/h).
base ~612m · wind 36 km/hNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~770 m, strong wind (44 km/h).
base ~770m · wind 44 km/hMarginal conditions, cloud base ~786 m, wind 13 km/h.
base ~786m · wind 13 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
Several take off areas along the top.
Rules and notes
'G' airspace.
Pilot comments
Suitable for wind directions all the way from NW to S. Height difference from highest ridge to valley floor is approx 1000ft.
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