Tulancingo
📍 Hidalgo · Nearest city: Santa Ana Hueytlalpan (3 km)
10 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 2409 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
20.14560, -98.30360Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:56 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Very favorable day for XC, cloud base ~1094 m, wind 20 km/h.
base ~1094m · wind 20 km/hNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~1359 m, wind 18 km/h, precipitation 2.3 mm.
base ~1359m · wind 18 km/h · precip 2.3mmNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~1650 m, wind 17 km/h, precipitation 3.1 mm, beware of thunderstorms (high CAPE)!.
base ~1650m · wind 17 km/h · precip 3.1mmComposite 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 | 0.17 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Real takeoff terrain
| SRTM elevation | 2417 m AMSL |
| Average slope | 16.2° |
| Slope aspect | 149° (SE) |
| Hemisphere | north — Slope facing the daytime sun (favorable for thermals) |
Derived from SRTM 30m (NASA).
Takeoff description
Very nice takeoff where you can get up by walking or 4x4 car. Wind direction NE to E.
Rules and notes
none
Pilot comments
During day windy place. Until 15:00 there is back wind. Afther it gets good until 20:00.
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