Huimilpan
📍 Queretaro · Nearest city: Huimilpan (2 km)
40 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 2650 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
20.35830, -100.25900Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 01:56 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Very favorable day for XC, cloud base ~1643 m, wind 11 km/h, precipitation 0.7 mm.
base ~1643m · wind 11 km/h · precip 0.7mmVery favorable day for XC, cloud base ~1583 m, wind 18 km/h.
base ~1583m · wind 18 km/hFlyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~2254 m, wind 25 km/h.
base ~2254m · wind 25 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 | 0.97 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.11 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Real takeoff terrain
| SRTM elevation | 2649 m AMSL |
| Average slope | 7.2° |
| Slope aspect | 291° (W) |
| Hemisphere | north — Orientation unfavorable for direct solar thermals |
Derived from SRTM 30m (NASA).
Takeoff description
Due to road conditions a truck with 4x4 and high ground clearance is best. Car is possible but may need to hike the final stretch.
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