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Take-off – Alto Lucero
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- Direction
- NNEESESSWWNW
- Coordinates
- 19.6135, -96.7147
- Altitude
- 1060 m
- Region
- Veracruz, MX
- Landing
- 0.9 km from the take-offView on map ↗
Take-off description
Alto Lucero is the new place for flying close to the capital of Veracruz State. Great place for XC, the place is termic and soaring spot. The glass off or 'restitución' is amazing in the evening but the XC potential in the morning and before 3.00pm is asome.
Getting there
Only 40 minutes from Xalapa and 2:30 from Puebla and 3.40 from Mexico city. Take the highway to Veracruz and crossing puebla you will find an exit to Xalapa. Once in Xalapa go ENE and follow directions to Alto Lucero.
Weather
Only Flyable with E and NE winds
Rules / airspace
about 4km back of the mountain there is a High power line. be carefull