Knocknakilton
📍 Munster , Ciarrai · Nearest city: Killorglin (17 km)
21 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 395 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
52.19000, -9.98800Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-20 14:33 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Marginal conditions, cloud base ~1023 m, wind 19 km/h.
base ~1023m · wind 19 km/hMarginal conditions, cloud base ~1072 m, strong wind (26 km/h).
base ~1072m · wind 26 km/hMarginal conditions, cloud base ~765 m, wind 22 km/h.
base ~765m · wind 22 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 | 0.70 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
There is a very large open area usually cleared of turf on top to park in... All cars etc will make it up the track (in 2012)
Pilot comments
If wind is too strong here when flying the southerly side then go to Inch Beach to fly. Walk 100m behind the parking area (and over the fence) to get to the northerly side.
Nearby sites
Inch Beach - This site is currently CLOSED to all Flying (14) · Rosbeigh Dunes (8) · Rosbeigh (11) · Croagh Sceirde (16) · The Windy Gap (17) · Seefin NE (Co.Kerry) (2)