Triskbeg (Kerry Head)
📍 Munster , Ciarrai · Nearest city: Tralee (20 km)
16 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 156 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
52.40520, -9.89280Forecast 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 ~1045 m, strong wind (32 km/h).
base ~1045m · wind 32 km/hNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~973 m, strong wind (36 km/h).
base ~973m · wind 36 km/hMarginal conditions, cloud base ~859 m, wind 23 km/h.
base ~859m · wind 23 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
Take off Near the structure on top of the hill.
Rules and notes
Triskbeg is OUTSIDE all Flight zones.
Pilot comments
A small site overlooking the village of Glenderry, Kerry Head.
Nearby sites
Maulin Mtn (Kerry Head (2) · Kerry Head (Northeast) (2) · Kerry Head (NW-N) (2) · Ballyheigue (10) · Kerry Head (West) (8) · Knocknakilton (21)