Bø, Nykvåg/Hovden
21 XC score / 100 · takeoff at ? m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
68.78528, 14.53333Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 03:16 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Not recommended for flying, cloud base ~225 m, strong wind (41 km/h).
base ~225m · wind 41 km/hNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~844 m, wind 23 km/h.
base ~844m · wind 23 km/hNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~294 m, strong wind (28 km/h), precipitation 2.1 mm.
base ~294m · wind 28 km/h · precip 2.1mmComposite 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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