Torc
📍 Munster , Ciarrai · Nearest city: Cill Airne (6 km)
14 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 516 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
51.99820, -9.52150Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:43 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Marginal conditions, cloud base ~937 m, strong wind (26 km/h).
base ~937m · wind 26 km/hNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~756 m, strong wind (34 km/h), precipitation 2.3 mm.
base ~756m · wind 34 km/h · precip 2.3mmMarginal conditions, cloud base ~772 m, wind 21 km/h.
base ~772m · wind 21 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 | 0.45 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
Located on the hill top overlooking Muckross Lake. Do not fly out beyond the first lake as you will be entering controlled airspace.
Rules and notes
Do not fly beyond (North) of Muckross lake. Kerry ATC zone begins at this point.
Pilot comments
it is a long way up... and this site has never been flown.
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