Chambas
📍 Ciego de Avila · Nearest city: Florencia (2 km)
44 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 380 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
22.16160, -78.96510Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 01:50 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Very favorable day for XC, cloud base ~881 m, strong wind (27 km/h).
base ~881m · wind 27 km/hFlyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~927 m, wind 25 km/h.
base ~927m · wind 25 km/hFlyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~1381 m, wind 18 km/h.
base ~1381m · wind 18 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) | 2 | Low |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.89 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.34 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Real takeoff terrain
| SRTM elevation | 386 m AMSL |
| Average slope | 9.3° |
| Slope aspect | 169° (S) |
| Hemisphere | north — Slope facing the daytime sun (favorable for thermals) |
Derived from SRTM 30m (NASA).
Takeoff description
Sometimes it is possible to hire a horse with local farmers to get easier to the TO
Rules and notes
Contact local pilots first
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