V. Poas
📍 Alajuela · Nearest city: Sabanilla (9 km)
21 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 2224 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
10.15720, -84.22780Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:18 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Very favorable day for XC, cloud base ~1373 m, wind 8 km/h.
base ~1373m · wind 8 km/hNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~748 m, wind 11 km/h, precipitation 6.4 mm.
base ~748m · wind 11 km/h · precip 6.4mmNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~405 m, wind 12 km/h, precipitation 7.4 mm.
base ~405m · wind 12 km/h · precip 7.4mmComposite 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 | 0.55 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Real takeoff terrain
| SRTM elevation | 2223 m AMSL |
| Average slope | 15.0° |
| Slope aspect | 341° (N) |
| Hemisphere | north — Orientation unfavorable for direct solar thermals |
Derived from SRTM 30m (NASA).
Rules and notes
Contactar a Mario Herrera para solicitar permisos de ingreso
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