El fraile de Holguín
📍 Holguin , Municipio de Holguin · Nearest city: Holguin (2 km)
40 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 310 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
20.89390, -76.28320Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 01:57 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Very favorable day for XC, cloud base ~1022 m, strong wind (26 km/h).
base ~1022m · wind 26 km/h · precip 0.4mmFlyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~827 m, strong wind (27 km/h), precipitation 0.7 mm.
base ~827m · wind 27 km/h · precip 0.7mmVery favorable day for XC, cloud base ~1252 m, wind 22 km/h.
base ~1252m · 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) | 1 | Low |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.99 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.25 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Real takeoff terrain
| SRTM elevation | 311 m AMSL |
| Average slope | 3.5° |
| Slope aspect | 58° (NE) |
| Hemisphere | north — Orientation unfavorable for direct solar thermals |
Derived from SRTM 30m (NASA).
Takeoff description
the view over the city is legend
Rules and notes
contact the locals It's very important not to violate the air space of the nearby airport - police will take you to prison in case
Nearby sites
Loma de la cruz de Holguín (37) · Melones Punto Fijo (43) · Bijaru (11) · Jiguany El Yarey (40) · El Bolo (3) · El Cencerro (3)