Pamuktepe
📍 Sakarya · Nearest city: Pamukova (5 km)
14 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 716 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
Lat / Lng:
40.53790, 30.13020Loading real-time wind…
Takeoff orientations
NNEESE
SSWWNW
Green = good orientation · Yellow = possible · Gray = not suitable
☀️ Sun times (local · Europe/Istanbul)
Best flying hours: thermals start ~2h after sunrise, peak at solar noon, glass-off from golden hour
Sunrise: 06:10
Solar noon: 12:57
Golden hour: 18:45 (last thermal + glass-off)
Sunset: 19:45
Day: 13.6 h daylight hours
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 | 0.45 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Upcoming competitions in this country
- PWCA Turkey Cameli 2026 · 2026-09-05 – 2026-09-12 · PWCA
Copa del Mundo en Cameli, Turquia (reemplaza Siatista)
Takeoff description
Grass field. If you may do toplanding also, weather is windy enough. You have to go landing area, otherwise. Airborne turn right or left. Start turn in termic. Termic ceiling height is maximum 2500 meter here. 16-15 o'clock around, wind come from West. Later come from North.
Nearby sites
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Information derived from public data (ParaglidingEarth, kk7). Before flying: contact local pilots, check the METAR of the nearest airport and review today's forecast.