cantil de las aguilas
📍 Jalisco , Lagos de Moreno · Nearest city: El Ojuelo (19 km)
17 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 2603 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
21.36960, -101.65500Forecast 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 ~1751 m, wind 9 km/h.
base ~1751m · wind 9 km/hVery favorable day for XC, cloud base ~2231 m, wind 15 km/h.
base ~2231m · wind 15 km/hFlyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~2666 m, wind 16 km/h.
base ~2666m · wind 16 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 | 0.39 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Real takeoff terrain
| SRTM elevation | 2583 m AMSL |
| Average slope | 17.9° |
| Slope aspect | 319° (NW) |
| Hemisphere | north — Orientation unfavorable for direct solar thermals |
Derived from SRTM 30m (NASA).
Takeoff description
Nice takeoff with green grass, one wind at the time. Enough room for toplanding. Orientation southwest.
Rules and notes
none
Pilot comments
It's a very nice place where you can also stay and a have a few relaxing days
Nearby sites
Vergel de la Sierra (23) · El Cubilete (16) · Picacho (44) · La Chincheta (8) · Cañada de Moreno (4) · El Piedrero SLP (12)