Hezarfen
📍 Denizli · Nearest city: Pamukkale (3 km)
39 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 720 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
37.94190, 29.13640Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 01:58 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Flyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~1920 m, wind 11 km/h.
base ~1920m · wind 11 km/hVery favorable day for XC, cloud base ~1415 m, wind 23 km/h.
base ~1415m · wind 23 km/h · precip 0.4mmFlyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~588 m, wind 5 km/h.
base ~588m · wind 5 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) | 5 | Medium |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.80 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.00 | 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
Just above the road. Enough space for pilots. Brand new green carpet. Free for single pilots on 2024.
Rules and notes
You should register first https://shmpamukkale.kapadokya.edu.tr/shm-panel/Login Just buckle up and fly to the clouds.
Pilot comments
Very friendly local pilots in the area.
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