Zojiro
📍 Miyazaki · Nearest city: Nobeoka (27 km)
15 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 644 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
Lat / Lng:
32.48370, 131.40900Loading real-time wind…
Takeoff orientations
NNEESE
SSWWNW
Green = good orientation · Yellow = possible · Gray = not suitable
☀️ Sun times (local · Asia/Tokyo)
Best flying hours: thermals start ~2h after sunrise, peak at solar noon, glass-off from golden hour
Sunrise: 05:36
Solar noon: 12:12
Golden hour: 17:48 (last thermal + glass-off)
Sunset: 18:48
Day: 13.2 h daylight hours
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 | 0.49 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
Located at an elevation of 645m near the top of Mt. Zojiro in the Central Kyushu Mountains, a very high-relief region with excellent scenery and flying potential, Zojiro is one of Western Kyushu's hidden gems. Access is easy via a 20 minute drive from the landing on a mostly paved road, and there is plenty of space to spread out at least a half-dozen gliders. Top landings are a piece of cake.
Nearby sites
Komenoyama (12) · Tsuno-winery (14) · Kagami-yama (24) · Daikanbo (15) · Kabuto-Iwa (15) · Kamae (20)
Information derived from public data (ParaglidingEarth, kk7). Before flying: contact local pilots, check the METAR of the nearest airport and review today's forecast.