Barnicoat
📍 Tasman , Tasman District · Nearest city: Richmond (6 km)
11 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 543 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
-41.34190, 173.25300Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:55 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Marginal conditions, cloud base ~1263 m, wind 11 km/h.
base ~1263m · wind 11 km/hMarginal conditions, cloud base ~1273 m, wind 10 km/h.
base ~1273m · wind 10 km/hMarginal conditions, cloud base ~918 m, wind 7 km/h.
base ~918m · 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 | 0.35 | Slope faces north in southern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
Very sensitive site due to proximity of airport. The control tower MUST be contacted by phone (035470799 ext 9)before take off. Obtain briefing from loclal club ( http://www.thgpc.org.nz/ ) or from local pilot.
Rules and notes
Max 500 feet AGL and limits north and south. Contact Control Tower (035479799 ext 9)before taking off.
Pilot comments
Did we mention the sensitive nature of this site. Get a briefing from a club pilot and don't spoil it for the locals.
Nearby sites
Tapawera (3) · Inwoods Lookout (15) · Blowhard I (26) · Takaka Hill (6) · Mt Robert (1) · Mt Murchison (2)