Matata
📍 Bay of Plenty , Whakatane District · Nearest city: Edgecumbe (17 km)
14 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 140 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
-37.87140, 176.70000Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:42 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Very favorable day for XC, cloud base ~576 m, wind 6 km/h, precipitation 2.0 mm.
base ~576m · wind 6 km/h · precip 2.0mmNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~891 m, strong wind (31 km/h).
base ~891m · wind 31 km/hFlyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~926 m, wind 18 km/h.
base ~926m · wind 18 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 | 0.45 | Slope faces north in southern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
Actual takeoff site is not particularly apparent even when you walk right across it, nor is the walkway particularly well defined. You will need a proper site briefing to visit here.
Pilot comments
Private property. Look for the red letterbox. Drive up the steep driveway and park well out of the way and ask permission - the house is on your right. His name is John. Show him your valid membership card and tell him that you are insured.
Nearby sites
Braemar Road (3) · Bobs Hill (7) · Rogers Road (8) · Putauaki (7) · Little Waihi (2) · Newdicks (6)