Bulwer 600
📍 KwaZulu-Natal , Sisonke District Municipality · Nearest city: Himeville (23 km)
21 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1841 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
-29.80990, 29.73630Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:17 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Flyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~1811 m, strong wind (26 km/h).
base ~1811m · wind 26 km/hNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~302 m, wind 12 km/h.
base ~302m · wind 12 km/hNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~263 m, wind 12 km/h.
base ~263m · wind 12 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 | 0.60 | Slope faces north in southern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
Huge flat field with steep slope. Easy, but be aware of wind, can get strong at times.
Pilot comments
STUDENT
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