Puketutu
📍 Auckland · Nearest city: Pukekohe East (6 km)
23 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 185 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
-37.19490, 175.01900Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:14 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Flyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~606 m, wind 12 km/h.
base ~606m · wind 12 km/hMarginal conditions, cloud base ~877 m, wind 22 km/h.
base ~877m · wind 22 km/hFlyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~829 m, wind 16 km/h.
base ~829m · wind 16 km/hComposite flyability score (CAPE + LI + wind + precip + low clouds). Cross-check with local pilots before flying.
🌬 Daily wind (next days)
Daily summary (10m wind). Full hour × altitude chart is being added progressively.
Takeoff orientations
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 | 0.78 | Slope faces north in southern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
TEMPORARILY CLOSED FOR LAMBING. Enter with permission, but animals not to be disturbed. Access to the NW launch ( and a short walk around to the NE launch) can be gained by following the signs to Mt William walkway at the end of Puketutu Rd.
Rules and notes
This site is located in GAA G275 with a height restriction of 4,500ft ASL. The area just north of Puketutu is GAA G276 with a height restriction of 3,500ft ASL but able to be opened to 4,500ft ASL by notifying ATC. Refer to comments in the front of this guide under heading of airspace.
Nearby sites
Duders Peninsular (9) · Karioitahi A (5) · Karioitahi E (5) · Musick Point (10) · Maioro (3) · Cliff Rd-Glover park (14)