Faher Mountain
📍 Munster , Ciarrai · Nearest city: Killorglin (22 km)
12 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 402 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
51.90960, -9.84580Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:50 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Not recommended for flying, cloud base ~801 m, strong wind (34 km/h).
base ~801m · wind 34 km/hNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~519 m, strong wind (45 km/h), precipitation 0.7 mm.
base ~519m · wind 45 km/h · precip 0.7mmMarginal conditions, cloud base ~655 m, wind 18 km/h.
base ~655m · 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) | 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 |
Pilot comments
An alternative take off site to the Knocknagantee site.
Nearby sites
Knocknagantee / Finnararagh (0) · Ballaghasheen Gap (3) · Breanlee (Hydro Road) (5) · Devils' Ladder (Carrauntoohill Mtn) (21) · Seefin NE (Co.Kerry) (2) · The Windy Gap (17)