Corsen
📍 Brittany , Departement du Finistere · Nearest city: Lampaul-Plouarzel (4 km)
14 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 12 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
48.41350, -4.79260Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:40 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Not recommended for flying, cloud base ~1565 m, strong wind (31 km/h).
base ~1565m · wind 31 km/hMarginal conditions, cloud base ~1004 m, wind 21 km/h, precipitation 1.1 mm.
base ~1004m · wind 21 km/h · precip 1.1mmNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~1780 m, wind 22 km/h.
base ~1780m · wind 22 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
at the top of the cliff , just above the coastal track 48°24'48.2'N 4°47'32.1'W
Rules and notes
No
Pilot comments
Small site at the extreme west end of continent. It is possible to fly above the cliffs on your left when wind is SW but be careful , if the wind runs too weak, you'll have to swim !
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