Charco Redondo Minas H.
📍 Granma · Nearest city: Jiguani (11 km)
50 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 309 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
20.26490, -76.42380Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 01:37 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Very favorable day for XC, cloud base ~1161 m, wind 18 km/h.
base ~1161m · wind 18 km/h · precip 0.5mmVery favorable day for XC, cloud base ~740 m, wind 19 km/h, precipitation 1.3 mm.
base ~740m · wind 19 km/h · precip 1.3mmVery favorable day for XC, cloud base ~1155 m, wind 14 km/h, precipitation 0.7 mm.
base ~1155m · wind 14 km/h · precip 0.7mmComposite 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) | 3 | Medium |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.87 | 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 |
Real takeoff terrain
| SRTM elevation | 306 m AMSL |
| Average slope | 9.8° |
| Slope aspect | 322° (NW) |
| Hemisphere | north — Orientation unfavorable for direct solar thermals |
Derived from SRTM 30m (NASA).
Takeoff description
right above the bakery
Rules and notes
contact the locals
Nearby sites
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