Shannakeela Mt.
📍 Connaught , County Galway · Nearest city: Oughterard (20 km)
16 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 352 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
53.47290, -9.61860Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:28 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Not recommended for flying, cloud base ~650 m, strong wind (29 km/h).
base ~650m · wind 29 km/hNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~1076 m, strong wind (31 km/h).
base ~1076m · wind 31 km/hMarginal conditions, cloud base ~822 m, wind 17 km/h.
base ~822m · wind 17 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 | 0.55 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
Find suitable clean of rocks grassy fields on the slopes of the mount.
Rules and notes
Regular ridge and thermal soaring rules.
Pilot comments
Lovely take off site for XC flights
Nearby sites
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