Puketutu
📍 Auckland · Nearest city: Pukekohe East (6 km)
23 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 185 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
-37.19490, 175.01900Takeoff 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 | 0.78 | Slope faces north in southern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
TEMPORARILY CLOSED FOR LAMBING. Enter with permission, but animals not to be disturbed. Access to the NW launch ( and a short walk around to the NE launch) can be gained by following the signs to Mt William walkway at the end of Puketutu Rd.
Rules and notes
This site is located in GAA G275 with a height restriction of 4,500ft ASL. The area just north of Puketutu is GAA G276 with a height restriction of 3,500ft ASL but able to be opened to 4,500ft ASL by notifying ATC. Refer to comments in the front of this guide under heading of airspace.
Nearby sites
Duders Peninsular (9) · Karioitahi A (5) · Karioitahi E (5) · Musick Point (10) · Maioro (3) · Cliff Rd-Glover park (14)