Paragliding
Porterville
Swartland, Western Cape
Porterville is one of the most versatile training destinations in the Western Cape. Two takeoff sites cover the full range from southwester to northwester, and in winter the thermal conditions are ideal for student training — strong enough to be interesting, manageable enough to be safe. In spring and summer it hosts the annual Porterville Paragliding Competition, attracting South Africa's top XC pilots.
Site highlights
- Two takeoffs covering SW to NW wind range
- Winter conditions ideal for student training
- Host site for the annual Porterville Paragliding Competition
- Exceptional XC distances possible in the right conditions
Flying conditions
Wind directions
SW, NW, NNW, N
Best seasons
Winter, Spring
Best time of day
Late morning to midday
Flying style
thermal, XC, competition, student training
Quick facts
- Altitude
- 780m
- Training type
- Solo Student Training
- From Cape Town
- 1 hour 50 minutes
- Coordinates
- -33.0009°S, 19.0149°E
Want to train at this site?
See Beginner CourseReady to fly?
Your first solo flight is three sessions away. The beginner course is available year-round — gear, sites, and SAHPA registration all included.
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