Kuratake
📍 Kumamoto · Nearest city: Hondo (13 km)
18 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 440 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
Lat / Lng:
32.42390, 130.33100Loading real-time wind…
📡 Live wind (Holfuy station)
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Real-time data from crowd-source station on site · refreshes every 5 min · fuente: holfuy.com
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 | 0.61 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
TO is a 5 minute walk from the road; faces south-east with wonderful views of the sea with numerous islands. There is ample space and clearance for safe takeoffs.
Rules and notes
don't crash and don't get hurt
Pilot comments
Area Fee: 500Yen/Tag (to be paid at ENEOS-gas station, where you also sign-in/ -out)
Nearby sites
Iriki (8) · Yatake (20) · Uono (11) · Batou (8) · Zojiro (15) · Raizan (1)
Information derived from public data (ParaglidingEarth, kk7). Before flying: contact local pilots, check the METAR of the nearest airport and review today's forecast.