Kuratake
📍 Kumamoto · Nearest city: Hondo (13 km)
18 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 440 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
32.42390, 130.33100Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:24 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Not recommended for flying, cloud base ~1513 m, wind 22 km/h.
base ~1513m · wind 22 km/hNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~913 m, wind 13 km/h, precipitation 2.4 mm.
base ~913m · wind 13 km/h · precip 2.4mmNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~73 m, wind 24 km/h, precipitation 23.2 mm.
base ~73m · wind 24 km/h · precip 23.2mmComposite 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 | 0.61 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
TO is a 5 minute walk from the road; faces south-east with wonderful views of the sea with numerous islands. There is ample space and clearance for safe takeoffs.
Rules and notes
don't crash and don't get hurt
Pilot comments
Area Fee: 500Yen/Tag (to be paid at ENEOS-gas station, where you also sign-in/ -out)
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