Corranabinnia
📍 Connaught , Maigh Eo · Nearest city: Westport (21 km)
18 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 645 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
53.95950, -9.68430Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:25 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Not recommended for flying, cloud base ~622 m, strong wind (29 km/h), precipitation 0.9 mm.
base ~622m · wind 29 km/h · precip 0.9mmNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~1027 m, strong wind (34 km/h).
base ~1027m · wind 34 km/hMarginal conditions, cloud base ~879 m, wind 17 km/h.
base ~879m · wind 17 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 | 0.57 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
http://mountainviews.ie/summit/98/
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