Hill Farm
📍 England , Norfolk · Nearest city: Necton (6 km)
30 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 76 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
52.69470, 0.81380Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:09 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Marginal conditions, cloud base ~1283 m, strong wind (28 km/h).
base ~1283m · wind 28 km/hMarginal conditions, cloud base ~1527 m, wind 24 km/h.
base ~1527m · wind 24 km/hMarginal conditions, cloud base ~1138 m, wind 16 km/h.
base ~1138m · wind 16 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 | 1.00 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
Winching for PG and HG. Two runways cater for all wind directions.
Nearby sites
South Wooton Marsh (5) · Old Hunstanton (2) · Mundesley (2) · Fenland Wind and Airsports Centre (5) · Minster (2) · Rutland Airsports (15)