Kabuto-Iwa
📍 Kumamoto · Nearest city: Aso (7 km)
15 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 951 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
32.97230, 131.01700Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:34 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Marginal conditions, cloud base ~2130 m, wind 15 km/h.
base ~2130m · wind 15 km/hMarginal conditions, cloud base ~1048 m, wind 9 km/h.
base ~1048m · wind 9 km/hNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~45 m, wind 16 km/h, precipitation 49.0 mm.
base ~45m · wind 16 km/h · precip 49.0mmComposite 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 | 0.45 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
grassy meadow; top-landing possible
Rules and notes
Sign in at Aso Nature Land
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