Ballyheigue
📍 Munster , Ciarrai · Nearest city: Tralee (17 km)
10 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 11 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
52.39260, -9.85450Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:55 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Not recommended for flying, cloud base ~1062 m, strong wind (30 km/h).
base ~1062m · wind 30 km/hNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~1012 m, strong wind (36 km/h).
base ~1012m · wind 36 km/hMarginal conditions, cloud base ~861 m, wind 23 km/h.
base ~861m · 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 | 0.35 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
take off near the roadside.
Pilot comments
This is a low southfacing cliff site. beware the overhead wires along the roadside.
Nearby sites
Maulin Mtn (Kerry Head (2) · Triskbeg (Kerry Head) (16) · Kerry Head (Northeast) (2) · Kerry Head (NW-N) (2) · Kerry Head (West) (8) · Knocknakilton (21)