Dasklip Pass, Porterville

Name: Dasklip Pass, Porterville
Address: ZA

54🟢 Flyable today

South Africa · Takeoff 701 m

Forecast next days

2026-05-2095

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~881 m, viento 13 km/h.

Wind max: 13 km/h

Base: 881 m

CAPE: 900

LI: -4.2

2026-05-2180

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~337 m, viento 7 km/h.

Wind max: 7 km/h

Base: 337 m

CAPE: 20

LI: -0.6

2026-05-2260

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~368 m, viento 9 km/h.

Wind max: 9 km/h

Base: 368 m

CAPE: 0

LI: 3.5

2026-05-2340

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~681 m, viento 9 km/h.

Wind max: 9 km/h

Base: 681 m

CAPE: 0

LI: 8.6

Map and thermal hotspots

Accessible list of hotspots (19)

Latitude	Longitude	Altitude (m)	Probability
-32.895	18.999	184	0.83
-32.942	19.029	428	0.80
-32.881	18.999	195	0.80
-32.930	19.032	613	0.78
-32.896	19.035	490	0.78
-32.912	19.031	511	0.75
-32.940	18.996	164	0.74
-32.887	18.991	195	0.73
-32.910	18.993	168	0.71
-32.943	19.019	231	0.69
-32.902	19.027	281	0.69
-32.873	18.993	187	0.68
-32.928	19.022	260	0.64
-32.921	19.029	412	0.63
-32.915	19.021	235	0.62
-32.950	19.026	358	0.61
-32.866	19.029	287	0.61
-32.887	19.031	361	0.60
-32.880	19.026	266	0.58

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Takeoff description

Big and nicley-prepared launch above the road just before the highest point of the pass. The site can be tricky in SW-conditions because of the thermals from the gully to the left of the launch; and the 'wind' often appears to be coming from that direction. Wind can get strong. Launch from as far back as possible (rear right looking up-slope). This allows a run with good speed as you become airborne. Hang-gliders usually launch from the steel ramp below the road opposite the paragliding launch. Launch site fee R50 per day or R500 per year (pay at the Lodge before your flight). The launch is nicely prepared with netting and large enough for 2-3 wings. Medium difficulty.