Rutland Airsports
📍 England , District of Rutland · Nearest city: North Luffenham (1 km)
15 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 106 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
52.62710, -0.60847Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:33 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Not recommended for flying, cloud base ~1265 m, strong wind (28 km/h).
base ~1265m · wind 28 km/hMarginal conditions, cloud base ~1634 m, wind 23 km/h.
base ~1634m · wind 23 km/hMarginal conditions, cloud base ~1281 m, wind 15 km/h.
base ~1281m · wind 15 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
Tow launched PG and HG site - with facilities for PPG - at North Luffenham airfield
Rules and notes
The site forms part of a military base - it is essential that you familiarise yourself with the rules at https://rutlandairsport.wordpress.com/rules/
Nearby sites
Fenland Wind and Airsports Centre (5) · Dunstable (7) · Sharpenhoe (2) · South Wooton Marsh (5) · Chinnor (2) · Bald Hill (10)