Ngodwana
📍 Mpumalanga , Ehlanzeni District · Nearest city: Nelspruit (38 km)
19 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1617 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
Lat / Lng:
-25.62670, 30.62540Loading 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 | 0.54 | Slope faces north in southern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
Short grass slope with trees in front, 600m above landing field.
Pilot comments
Brilliant site, hosted South African Open competition here with XC of 50km+ possible. It is one of the highest take-off-to-landing sites in Mpumalanga. Site and roads are owned by forestry companies - so please get permission before flying or we may lose the site!
Nearby sites
The Farm (3) · Kaapse Hoop (3) · Vaal Kop (16) · Mount Carmel (12) · Skurwerberg (11) · Bambi (17)
Information derived from public data (ParaglidingEarth, kk7). Before flying: contact local pilots, check the METAR of the nearest airport and review today's forecast.