Montlinger Schwamm
📍 Saint Gallen , Wahlkreis Rheintal · Nearest city: Ruthi (3 km)
43 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1171 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
47.30990, 9.51008Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-19 03:04 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~758 m, viento 12 km/h.
base ~758m · wind 12 km/hDía volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~1081 m, viento 17 km/h.
base ~1081m · wind 17 km/hComposite flyability score (CAPE + LI + wind + precip + low clouds). Cross-check with local pilots before flying.
Takeoff orientations
Green = good orientation · Yellow = possible · Gray = not suitable
Why this site has thermal potential
| Factor | Value | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Hotspot density (5 km) | 7 | Medium |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.74 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.05 | 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
Copa del Mundo en Gemona del Friuli, Italia
Takeoff description
use only designated part of the field for TO! (> see info board at launch)
Rules and notes
you have to pay 5CHF for the flight; this will be refunded if you visit the restaurant at launch (http://www.montlinger-schwamm.ch) and show the parking ticket.
Pilot comments
many powerlines further below
Nearby sites
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