Killeen
📍 Munster , Ciarrai · Nearest city: Cill Airne (16 km)
20 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 324 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
51.98910, -9.31350Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:19 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Marginal conditions, cloud base ~887 m, strong wind (27 km/h).
base ~887m · wind 27 km/hNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~723 m, strong wind (41 km/h), precipitation 2.2 mm.
base ~723m · wind 41 km/h · precip 2.2mmMarginal conditions, cloud base ~756 m, wind 23 km/h.
base ~756m · 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 | 0.68 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
The take off areas are very rocky with some suitable areas for laying out a glider. Be careful
Pilot comments
lots of rocks on the take off. This is about a 1 hour walk up.
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