Doornkloof
📍 Gauteng , West Rand District Municipality · Nearest city: Westonaria (11 km)
16 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1790 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
Lat / Lng:
-26.39650, 27.58090Loading 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 | 0.41 | Slope faces north in southern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
Flat, slope and grass area. Cliff launch
Rules and notes
Need premision from mine. Inform site custodian.
Pilot comments
Nortwest launch up to 12km per hour wind.
Nearby sites
Walkerville (3) · Parys Winch Park (18) · Krugersdorp (17) · Circus Airfield (33) · Parys Glider Airfield (2) · Maanhaarrand (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.