Treble Cone
📍 Otago , Queenstown-Lakes District · Nearest city: Wanaka (20 km)
14 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 701 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
-44.63780, 168.90800Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:37 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Marginal conditions, cloud base ~627 m, wind 13 km/h.
base ~627m · wind 13 km/hMarginal conditions, cloud base ~558 m, wind 8 km/h.
base ~558m · wind 8 km/hMarginal conditions, cloud base ~1156 m, wind 5 km/h.
base ~1156m · 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) | 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 |
Takeoff description
pub corner 500m before TC ski field. Possible to take off towards NE and SE.
Rules and notes
All open and uncontrolled airspace, all the freedom you may wish for XC. Share the space and beware of speedgliders and acro gliders. All about NZ airspace: http://www.nzairspace.appspot.com/
Pilot comments
Contact local pilots wait for more info
Nearby sites
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