Thabazimbi
📍 Limpopo , Waterberg District Municipality · Nearest city: Thabazimbi (2 km)
26 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1403 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
-24.60540, 27.41750Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:12 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Not recommended for flying, cloud base ~765 m, wind 19 km/h, precipitation 4.2 mm, beware of thunderstorms (high CAPE)!.
base ~765m · wind 19 km/h · precip 4.2mmNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~231 m, wind 4 km/h, precipitation 7.8 mm.
base ~231m · wind 4 km/h · precip 7.8mmNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~302 m, wind 6 km/h, precipitation 5.4 mm.
base ~302m · wind 6 km/h · precip 5.4mmComposite 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 | 0.80 | Slope faces north in southern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
The Site is in a active Iron Ore mine, and due to this had more rules and regulations than the average site, please be sure to observe all the site rules, as access to the site is sensitive! The Launch is Specially Bulldozed for Paragliding and Hang Gliding, on the top of a gravel dump on top of the mountain. The launch is steep, and faces North, though it will fly almost any wind direction due to the strong thermal wind generated on the slope below launch. There is a strong vertical component in the wind on Launch, and it is possible to fly in wind that may feel like it is too strong.
Rules and notes
Site is Basic rated with a min of 60 flights + sign off by Site officer.
Pilot comments
It is required to do induction at the mine annually to be able to access the launch, not only for pilot, but for anyone wishing enter the mine property.
Nearby sites
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