Madman's Seat
📍 Munster , Ciarrai · Nearest city: Kenmare (12 km)
14 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 372 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
51.99150, -9.63550Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:43 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Marginal conditions, cloud base ~769 m, strong wind (25 km/h).
base ~769m · wind 25 km/hNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~519 m, strong wind (28 km/h), precipitation 1.7 mm.
base ~519m · wind 28 km/h · precip 1.7mmMarginal conditions, cloud base ~752 m, wind 19 km/h.
base ~752m · wind 19 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 south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
South-East of the Madmans Seat is the knob of a hill to take off from. It is small and a bit rocky. You will have to walk up (circa 20 mins) from the Madman's Seat. HG's could possibly get away from the road as it goes down the south side into the Black Valley.
Rules and notes
Kerry Airport has Airspace that goes to the ground at the northern end of the Gap.
Pilot comments
This is a site not yet flown. Please advise if you get to fly here.
Nearby sites
Gap of Dunloe (2) · Shehy Mtn (10) · Minister's Fall (Tomies Wood) (8) · Devils' Ladder (Carrauntoohill Mtn) (21) · The Hags' Teeth (2) · Torc (14)