El Yelmo
📍 Andalusia , Provincia de Jaen · Nearest city: Segura de la Sierra (5 km)
13 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1809 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
38.25650, -2.66007Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:45 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Very favorable day for XC, cloud base ~2395 m, wind 18 km/h.
base ~2395m · wind 18 km/hVery favorable day for XC, cloud base ~927 m, wind 8 km/h, precipitation 0.6 mm.
base ~927m · wind 8 km/h · precip 0.6mmVery favorable day for XC, cloud base ~1712 m, wind 23 km/h.
base ~1712m · 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 | 0.31 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Upcoming competitions in this country
- 15th Paragliding World Cup Superfinal 2025/26 · 2026-05-12 – 2026-05-23 · PWCA [+info]
Superfinal PWCA Pegalajar, Espana
Pilot comments
site with great potential (many comps)! Festival: www.fiaelyelmo.com/
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