Collado Garcia
📍 Andalusia , Provincia de Almeria · Nearest city: Tahal (2 km)
21 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1232 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
37.20880, -2.27878Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:17 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Very favorable day for XC, cloud base ~2351 m, wind 17 km/h.
base ~2351m · wind 17 km/hVery favorable day for XC, cloud base ~2166 m, wind 21 km/h.
base ~2166m · wind 21 km/hFlyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~1458 m, wind 18 km/h.
base ~1458m · 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 | 0.65 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Upcoming competitions in this country
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Takeoff description
South, South East, South West Takeoff is a large open area on the ridge. Top landing options. Site is nice thermal site with wide and abundant options. Suitable to XC.
Pilot comments
Altitude: 1213m ASL Maximum altitude at takeoff - no restriction
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