Knocknabro
📍 Munster , County Cork · Nearest city: Millstreet (13 km)
15 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 576 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
52.01350, -9.23230Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:32 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Not recommended for flying, cloud base ~775 m, strong wind (29 km/h).
base ~775m · wind 29 km/hNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~654 m, strong wind (37 km/h), precipitation 2.2 mm.
base ~654m · wind 37 km/h · precip 2.2mmMarginal conditions, cloud base ~744 m, wind 23 km/h.
base ~744m · wind 23 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
Take off is from the Peak beside the Paps mtns. its a long way up.
Pilot comments
dont try to land at the top of the road between north and south sides... it is windy here and loads of trees.
Nearby sites
The Paps (20) · Knocknagowan (14) · The Paps (Southwest site) (12) · Coolcurtoga (2) · Rossacroo (3) · Killeen (20)