Mt. Katsuragi
📍 Nara · Nearest city: Gose (5 km)
20 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 936 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
Lat / Lng:
34.45490, 135.68200Loading 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 | 0.64 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
Located on top of Mt. Katsuragi (alt. 950m). There are two take offs, one is facing west (alt. 930m), the other is facing east (alt. 830m). In order to get to take offs, you have to ride Mt. Katsuragi Rope Way which costs 760JPY.
Rules and notes
The flight is not allowed in May due to the rope way congestion caused by tourists visiting the mountain for azalia flowers on top of the mountain.
Pilot comments
Please contact local club first to fly this site.
Nearby sites
Kinokawa Flight Park (7) · Kameoka -Birds -Air Park Kyoto (11) · Keihoku (2) · Biwako sky park (13) · Iwayasan Flight Area (9) · hiketa (3)
Information derived from public data (ParaglidingEarth, kk7). Before flying: contact local pilots, check the METAR of the nearest airport and review today's forecast.