The Windy Gap
📍 Munster , Ciarrai · Nearest city: Killorglin (13 km)
17 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 335 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
52.03210, -9.93140Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:27 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Marginal conditions, cloud base ~966 m, strong wind (26 km/h).
base ~966m · wind 26 km/hNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~697 m, strong wind (30 km/h).
base ~697m · wind 30 km/h · precip 0.5mmMarginal conditions, cloud base ~725 m, wind 16 km/h.
base ~725m · wind 16 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 | 0.56 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
Avoid the top of the Gap (its usually windy).
Pilot comments
It isnt called 'The Windy Gap' for nothing.
Nearby sites
Seefin NE (Co.Kerry) (2) · Rosbeigh (11) · Rosbeigh Dunes (8) · Ballaghasheen Gap (3) · Knocknagantee / Finnararagh (0) · Breanlee (Hydro Road) (5)