Prestøya ved Kirkenes sykehus
19 XC score / 100 · takeoff at ? m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
69.72833, 30.08556Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 03:34 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Not recommended for flying, cloud base ~505 m, strong wind (26 km/h).
base ~505m · wind 26 km/hNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~656 m, strong wind (48 km/h).
base ~656m · wind 48 km/hNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~330 m, wind 19 km/h, precipitation 2.9 mm.
base ~330m · wind 19 km/h · precip 2.9mmComposite 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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