Krugersdorp
📍 Gauteng , West Rand District Municipality · Nearest city: Muldersdriseloop (4 km)
17 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1693 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
-26.06580, 27.81240Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:28 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Not recommended for flying, cloud base ~995 m, wind 18 km/h, precipitation 6.3 mm.
base ~995m · wind 18 km/h · precip 6.3mmNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~409 m, wind 11 km/h, precipitation 2.3 mm.
base ~409m · wind 11 km/h · precip 2.3mmNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~359 m, wind 18 km/h, precipitation 8.1 mm.
base ~359m · wind 18 km/h · precip 8.1mmComposite 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 north in southern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Rules and notes
This is a a special area in a deamer and pilots cannot fly XC or break the limitations.
Pilot comments
In CTR, 270 m max ATO BASIC with sign offs from Safety Officer - NB not a student site!!! all pilots must get permission to fly from the club Hillsnacks - Please note permission to lauch must be recieved from the lanseria ATC. One pilot must perform a listening watch on frequency as indicated on the rule board at launch
Nearby sites
RBHS School (2) · Skeerpoort (3) · Aviators Paradise (2) · Hartbeespoortdam (Pretoria- Johannesburg) (24) · Walkerville (3) · Doornkloof (16)