Barberton -Lone Tree Hill
📍 Mpumalanga , Ehlanzeni District · Nearest city: Barberton (2 km)
22 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1290 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
Lat / Lng:
-25.80170, 31.05600Loading 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 | 0.65 | Slope faces north in southern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
Lone Tree Hill: A huge grass field on top of a hill.
Pilot comments
A day permit and a key to the gate is compulsary to obtain access to the site. Go to HI-TECH SECURITY in McPherson Street. A R20 fee is charged and R50 deposit is kept until the key is returned.
Nearby sites
Bulembu Road (1) · Vaal Kop (16) · Kaapse Hoop (3) · Ngodwana (19) · The Farm (3) · Skurwerberg (11)
Information derived from public data (ParaglidingEarth, kk7). Before flying: contact local pilots, check the METAR of the nearest airport and review today's forecast.