Brent Knoll
📍 England , Somerset · Nearest city: Highbridge (5 km)
17 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 123 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
51.25380, -2.94584Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:26 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Not recommended for flying, cloud base ~1154 m, strong wind (26 km/h).
base ~1154m · wind 26 km/hNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~1573 m, strong wind (27 km/h).
base ~1573m · wind 27 km/hMarginal conditions, cloud base ~1627 m, wind 19 km/h.
base ~1627m · wind 19 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 | 0.57 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Rules and notes
This is in class D airspace. Ceiling 3000ft.
Pilot comments
A conical hill - soarable on the East and South sides - useful training area on the NW.
Nearby sites
Crook Peak (6) · Uphill dune (Weston-super-mare) (4) · Ford Farm (8) · Draycott (6) · Ubley (2) · Triscombe (6)