Dinamit Tepe - Pamukkale - Denizli
📍 Denizli · Nearest city: Pamukkale (3 km)
61 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 694 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
37.94210, 29.13570Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 01:18 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Flyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~1922 m, wind 11 km/h.
base ~1922m · wind 11 km/hVery favorable day for XC, cloud base ~1413 m, wind 23 km/h.
base ~1413m · wind 23 km/h · precip 0.4mmFlyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~594 m, wind 5 km/h.
base ~594m · wind 5 km/hComposite flyability score (CAPE + LI + wind + precip + low clouds). Cross-check with local pilots before flying.
Detailed hourly weather
2026-04-21⚠️ Marginal · peak 50 at 15h
- Very stable day (CAPE<50, LI>2) — no thermals
| 08 30 | 09 30 | 10 30 | 11 30 | 12 30 | 13 30 | 14 30 ☁️⚠️ | 15 50 ☁️⚠️ | 16 50 | 17 40 ☁️⚠️ | 18 30 ☁️⚠️ | 19 50 | 20 50 |
Peak 15h: CAPE 0 J/kg · LI 3.8 · BL top 1540 m · w* 0.0 m/s · cloud base 2906 m · 0°C at 2710 m · Pro score 64/100 · sun 35° over slope
Hourly flyability (0–100). ⛈️ = storm risk · ☁️⚠️ = cloud suck · 🏔️ = active ridge lift. CAPE = convective energy, LI = stability, BL top = thermal ceiling, w* = estimated dry thermal velocity. Source: Open-Meteo (ECMWF/GFS/ICON blend model).
Estimated vertical profile (Sounding)
Reference time: 15:00 (peak of the day)
Surface T: 20.0°C · Td: 2.3°C
LCL (cloud base): 2212 m
BL top: 1540 m
0°C level: 2710 m
Approximate profile from surface variables + synoptic levels. Red lines = temperature, dashed blue = dew point. Orange bands = detected inversions.
🌬 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) | 5 | Medium |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.80 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.72 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Upcoming competitions in this country
- PWCA Turkey Cameli 2026 · 2026-09-05 – 2026-09-12 · PWCA
Copa del Mundo en Cameli, Turquia (reemplaza Siatista)
Takeoff description
Wide take off. Little rocky.
Rules and notes
2024 - takeoff from green carpet costs 250 TL, charged by owner; Registration is required: https://shmpamukkaleparasut.kapadokya.edu.tr/en
Pilot comments
People at the town can help you. They are very kind.
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