Du Toits - LangKloof
📍 Western Cape , Eden District Municipality · Nearest city: George (18 km)
43 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1008 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
-33.79840, 22.48310Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 01:51 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Marginal conditions, cloud base ~1702 m, wind 24 km/h.
base ~1702m · wind 24 km/hMarginal conditions, cloud base ~1134 m, wind 16 km/h.
base ~1134m · wind 16 km/hMarginal conditions, cloud base ~1555 m, wind 11 km/h.
base ~1555m · wind 11 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) | 1 | Low |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.84 | 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 |
Takeoff description
Launch can only be reached with a 4x4. very slightly sloping stony area with fynbos covering.Might be classified as a cliff launch as there is a 2metre drop off.
Rules and notes
We do have the approach to George at 3500FT. George ATC need to be notified before you launch. 044 8018808 or airband 124.800MHZ
Pilot comments
Site has not been flown as often as it should! Site record 92.8km Jan Minnaar May 2001 towards the east direction Joubertina. Northerly 1998 Bryan Turner to Calitz Dorp about 65Km. Mike Reilly flew to the Wilderness February 2008
Nearby sites
Map of Africa (29) · Wilderness, Serpentine (42) · Holiday Inn / Wilderness Beach Hotel (41) · Wallend-Air Wilderness HQ (5) · Kleinkrantz car park (44) · Kleinkrantz (42)