Kodungallur PG Site
📍 Kerala , Thrissur District · Nearest city: Kodungallur (6 km)
15 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
10.17910, 76.16250Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:33 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Flyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~534 m, wind 18 km/h, beware of thunderstorms (high CAPE)!.
base ~534m · wind 18 km/hVery favorable day for XC, cloud base ~593 m, wind 21 km/h, beware of thunderstorms (high CAPE)!.
base ~593m · wind 21 km/hVery favorable day for XC, cloud base ~534 m, wind 18 km/h, beware of thunderstorms (high CAPE)!.
base ~534m · 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 | 0.50 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
This is a large and long beachfront facing 270 degree W. Ideal for PPG. Season begins from October and ends by onset of SW monsoon towards the end of May. Wind usually start from east in the morning and turn to blow from SW at 11, then W by 12 noon and from NW after 2 pm. Wind speed varies from 5 kms/hr to 15 kms/hr. Can fly about 30 kms along the wide beachfront with lot of emergency landing options. Max ceiling will be 500 ft ASL due to helicopter service. Motorable road upto the takeoff.
Rules and notes
Max.ceiling is limitted to 500 ft ASL. Not yet confronted with any other objections.
Pilot comments
Can enjoy the beautiful coconut plantations from above. There are many canals and harbours and backwaters. People and authorities are co opeative. Required to intimate local police authorities with proof of identity. For advice and assistance contact Manmohan, President, Trichur Flying Club < trichurflyingclub@gmail.com>
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