Tierra Negra
📍 Merida , Municipio Sucre · Nearest city: Lagunillas (11 km)
11 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 2034 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
8.43690, -71.32430Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:54 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Not recommended for flying, cloud base ~236 m, wind 9 km/h, precipitation 7.8 mm.
base ~236m · wind 9 km/h · precip 7.8mmNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~270 m, wind 11 km/h, precipitation 6.0 mm.
base ~270m · wind 11 km/h · precip 6.0mmNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~265 m, wind 9 km/h, precipitation 6.0 mm.
base ~265m · wind 9 km/h · precip 6.0mmComposite 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 | 0.23 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Real takeoff terrain
| SRTM elevation | 2055 m AMSL |
| Average slope | 31.7° |
| Slope aspect | 60° (NE) |
| Hemisphere | north — Orientation unfavorable for direct solar thermals |
Derived from SRTM 30m (NASA).
Takeoff description
Cleared grassy area along ridge top. Top landings are easily to do with sufficient altitude.
Pilot comments
http://www.benthere-donethat.com/2011/11/fly-site-tierra-negra-merida-venezuela.html
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