Matantimali
📍 Central Sulawesi · Nearest city: Palu (9 km)
16 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 809 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
-0.94888, 119.81600Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:29 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Not recommended for flying, cloud base ~427 m, wind 8 km/h, precipitation 3.9 mm.
base ~427m · wind 8 km/h · precip 3.9mmNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~400 m, wind 9 km/h, precipitation 8.9 mm.
base ~400m · wind 9 km/h · precip 8.9mmVery favorable day for XC, cloud base ~684 m, wind 10 km/h.
base ~684m · wind 10 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 | 0.51 | Slope faces north in southern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
The takeoff area is a well prepared grassy slope (quite flat though) with a little shop and toilets. It can be accessed by a normal car.
Nearby sites
Lapale (1) · Mt Batur (3) · Candi Dasa (Bali) (2) · Bukit Timbis Paragliding site (5) · Mount Bromo (5) · Mount Banyak (Gunung Banyak) (9)