Knocknakilton
📍 Munster , Ciarrai · Nearest city: Killorglin (17 km)
21 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 395 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
Lat / Lng:
52.19000, -9.98800Loading 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 | 0.70 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
There is a very large open area usually cleared of turf on top to park in... All cars etc will make it up the track (in 2012)
Pilot comments
If wind is too strong here when flying the southerly side then go to Inch Beach to fly. Walk 100m behind the parking area (and over the fence) to get to the northerly side.
Nearby sites
Inch Beach - This site is currently CLOSED to all Flying (14) · Rosbeigh Dunes (8) · Rosbeigh (11) · Croagh Sceirde (16) · The Windy Gap (17) · Seefin NE (Co.Kerry) (2)
Information derived from public data (ParaglidingEarth, kk7). Before flying: contact local pilots, check the METAR of the nearest airport and review today's forecast.