Hearne Municipal Airport
📍 Texas , Robertson County · Nearest city: Hearne (3 km)
44 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 700 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
Lat / Lng:
30.86720, -96.62250Loading real-time wind…
Takeoff orientations
NNEESE
SSWWNW
Green = good orientation · Yellow = possible · Gray = not suitable
🗓️ Best season to fly (2024 climatology)
Monthly climate score: historical avg of temp, wind, rain and cloud cover. Green = optimal month.
Jan
48
15°C
Feb
73
21°C
Mar
65
24°C
Apr
50
26°C
May
43
30°C
Jun
86
33°C
Jul
73
34°C
Aug
73
36°C
Sep
83
34°C
Oct
93
32°C
Nov
78
25°C
Dec
80
20°C
⭐ Best month: Oct (93/100, 32°C, 11mm lluvia) · Worst month: May (43/100, 357mm lluvia)
☀️ Sun times (local · America/Chicago)
Best flying hours: thermals start ~2h after sunrise, peak at solar noon, glass-off from golden hour
Sunrise: 06:51
Solar noon: 13:24
Golden hour: 18:58 (last thermal + glass-off)
Sunset: 19:58
Day: 13.1 h daylight hours
Why this site has thermal potential
| Factor | Value | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Hotspot density (5 km) | 3 | Medium |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.86 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.25 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
Takeoff is typically performed with truck tow. Scooter tow is sometimes performed as well. Hearne can also use aerotow, but it is not typically perormed.
Nearby sites
Wells Lane (32) · Old Settlers Park (27) · Indian Creek Air Park (15) · El Jardin Park (17) · Texas City Levee (11) · Quintana Beach (18)
Information derived from public data (ParaglidingEarth, kk7). Before flying: contact local pilots, check the METAR of the nearest airport and review today's forecast.