Hoeksfontein
📍 Eastern Cape , Chris Hani District Municipality · Nearest city: Cradock (50 km)
23 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1424 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
-32.39980, 25.16470Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:15 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Marginal conditions, cloud base ~2443 m, wind 24 km/h.
base ~2443m · wind 24 km/hMarginal conditions, cloud base ~1086 m, wind 16 km/h.
base ~1086m · wind 16 km/hFlyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~1231 m, wind 7 km/h.
base ~1231m · wind 7 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 | 0.68 | Slope faces north in southern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
There are various takeoff sites ,all are wind direction dependant.It is generally clear but the more the site gets used the better it will get as the owner is very friendly and want to clear sites to our requirements in due course
Rules and notes
none
Pilot comments
The owner offers accommmodation to pilots and family,friends at reasonable prices .YOU have to book as the farm is used also as a hunting lodge .Accom is really typical african safari type with a nice open braai area for long debriefs after a days flying.Kamala,Bedford and Graaff Reinet are within easy driving reach.Area has great XC potential .It has only opened up now so All flights will virtually be site records
Nearby sites
Kamala (2) · Kamala Somerset East EC (1) · Cradock tower (1) · Valley of Desolation - Graaff-Reinet (4) · Bedford Mountain (2) · Marisca (1)