Barberton -Lone Tree Hill
📍 Mpumalanga , Ehlanzeni District · Nearest city: Barberton (2 km)
22 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1290 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
-25.80170, 31.05600Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:16 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Very favorable day for XC, cloud base ~723 m, wind 10 km/h.
base ~723m · wind 10 km/hNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~361 m, wind 9 km/h, precipitation 3.2 mm.
base ~361m · wind 9 km/h · precip 3.2mmNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~220 m, wind 8 km/h, precipitation 3.7 mm.
base ~220m · wind 8 km/h · precip 3.7mmComposite 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 | 0.65 | Slope faces north in southern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
Lone Tree Hill: A huge grass field on top of a hill.
Pilot comments
A day permit and a key to the gate is compulsary to obtain access to the site. Go to HI-TECH SECURITY in McPherson Street. A R20 fee is charged and R50 deposit is kept until the key is returned.
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