Jan - Mayen Kvalrossbukata
12 XC score / 100 · takeoff at ? m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
70.96725, -8.66672Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 03:14 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Not recommended for flying, cloud base ~338 m, strong wind (49 km/h).
base ~338m · wind 49 km/hNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~356 m, wind 21 km/h.
base ~356m · wind 21 km/hNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~484 m, strong wind (34 km/h).
base ~484m · wind 34 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 | 0.00 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
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