Captain Hill Yadamadu
📍 Karnataka , Bangalore Urban · Nearest city: Anekal (21 km)
16 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 862 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
12.73730, 77.50250Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:29 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Very favorable day for XC, cloud base ~2177 m, wind 10 km/h, beware of thunderstorms (high CAPE)!.
base ~2177m · wind 10 km/hVery favorable day for XC, cloud base ~2409 m, wind 12 km/h, beware of thunderstorms (high CAPE)!.
base ~2409m · wind 12 km/hVery favorable day for XC, cloud base ~2500 m, wind 9 km/h, beware of thunderstorms (high CAPE)!.
base ~2500m · wind 9 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
East side take off is bit rocky. West side take off has good space and nice slope.
Pilot comments
West side is preferred.
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