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📍 Styria , Politischer Bezirk Leoben · Nearest city: Vordernberg (8 km)
76 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1884 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
47.53230, 14.96090Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-05-02 16:00 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Flyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~1806 m, wind 18 km/h.
base ~1806m · wind 18 km/hVery favorable day for XC, cloud base ~1131 m, wind 12 km/h.
base ~1131m · wind 12 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
🗓️ Best season to fly (2024 climatology)
Monthly climate score: historical avg of temp, wind, rain and cloud cover. Green = optimal month.
⭐ Best month: Aug (83/100, 18°C, 40mm lluvia) · Worst month: Mar (20/100, 83mm lluvia)
Why this site has thermal potential
| Factor | Value | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Hotspot density (5 km) | 9 | High |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.85 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.91 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Upcoming competitions in this country
- PWCA Italy Gemona 2026 · 2026-07-25 – 2026-08-01 · PWCA
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Takeoff description
Nice takeoff place for nearly every wind direction. The south takeoff is steep and not for beginners, when it is windy, but you can walk down to the lower south takeoff, which is easy for takeoff. The west, north-west and north takeoff are also suitable for beginners. --- Be aware of the wind funnel at the mountain pass (landing-area)
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