Loma Maria
📍 Veracruz , La Perla · Nearest city: Barrio de San Miguel (1 km)
41 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1833 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
18.92860, -97.11220Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 01:55 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Very favorable day for XC, cloud base ~223 m, wind 12 km/h.
base ~223m · wind 12 km/hNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~547 m, wind 10 km/h, precipitation 10.9 mm.
base ~547m · wind 10 km/h · precip 10.9mmNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~743 m, wind 12 km/h, precipitation 11.5 mm.
base ~743m · wind 12 km/h · precip 11.5mmComposite 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) | 1 | Low |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.73 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.40 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Real takeoff terrain
| SRTM elevation | 1821 m AMSL |
| Average slope | 14.4° |
| Slope aspect | 77° (E) |
| Hemisphere | north — Orientation unfavorable for direct solar thermals |
Derived from SRTM 30m (NASA).
Takeoff description
1833 m asl E SE oriented
Rules and notes
none
Pilot comments
Locals help carrying the gliders with their mules. give a tip of 100 pesos each mule. (4x glider each mule)
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