Yatake
📍 Kumamoto · Nearest city: Hitoyoshi (15 km)
20 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 718 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
Lat / Lng:
32.08440, 130.77100Loading real-time wind…
Takeoff orientations
NNEESE
SSWWNW
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 | 0.65 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
large; parking just behind
Pilot comments
Mountain range of Kirishima is right in front of takeoff. Yatake Kogen, which is located on the Miyazaki-Kagoshima border, is said to be one of the three best views in Japan.
Nearby sites
Batou (8) · Uono (11) · Iriki (8) · Kanemi-dake (3) · Kuratake (18) · Miyatayama (18)
Information derived from public data (ParaglidingEarth, kk7). Before flying: contact local pilots, check the METAR of the nearest airport and review today's forecast.