Del Cerro
📍 California , Los Angeles County · Nearest city: Rolling Hills (1 km)
14 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 357 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
33.75630, -118.36900Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:41 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Flyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~461 m, wind 23 km/h.
base ~461m · wind 23 km/hNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~1261 m, wind 24 km/h.
base ~1261m · wind 24 km/hNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~1043 m, wind 23 km/h.
base ~1043m · wind 23 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 | 0.45 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
At the edge of the Del Cerro Park look left. You need to launch left of the park 200' to avoid being arrested.
Pilot comments
Fly at your own legal risk. Ask the locals about current regulations. Territorial R/C club.
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