Zanzroli
📍 Maharashtra , Thane · Nearest city: Palghar (10 km)
11 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 211 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
19.63270, 72.82960Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:52 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Flyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~1225 m, wind 18 km/h, beware of thunderstorms (high CAPE)!.
base ~1225m · wind 18 km/hFlyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~1740 m, wind 21 km/h, beware of thunderstorms (high CAPE)!.
base ~1740m · wind 21 km/hFlyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~1479 m, wind 21 km/h, beware of thunderstorms (high CAPE)!.
base ~1479m · wind 21 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 | 0.38 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
There are three takeoff spots. One has to be ready to trek up to reach the takeoff locations. The trek is through forest which does not have much visible trails so you will need a local guide for the first time. The takeoff spots are big and safe for anyone with over 50 flights experience.
Rules and notes
None as of now. except that one has to inform the local police about your intentions of flying in the region.
Pilot comments
The entire ridge is oriented to WNW wind direction. It is over 15 kms long and the height varies between 300 to 1500 feet above sea level. This ridge is about 9kms from the Arabian sea. Though mostly forested there are many spots on this ridge at about 500 to 900 feet which provide good open spaces for takeoff and to top land and many spots with barren cliffs along the ridge which provides lift. There are multiple landing spots at the base and further ahead. There are villages and roads along this ridge.
Nearby sites
Black Beauty (11) · Twin Rock (13) · Agashi Paddy fields (6) · Arnala Beach (11) · Tokpada (30) · Tungareshwar (12)