UNTERBERGHORN Takeoff 1
📍 Tyrol , Politischer Bezirk Kitzbuhel · Nearest city: Kossen (5 km)
53 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1490 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
47.63120, 12.43100Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-19 16:17 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~548 m, viento 15 km/h.
base ~548m · wind 15 km/hDía volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~873 m, viento 14 km/h.
base ~873m · wind 14 km/hCondiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~1309 m, viento 13 km/h.
base ~1309m · wind 13 km/hComposite flyability score (CAPE + LI + wind + precip + low clouds). Cross-check with local pilots before flying.
Detailed hourly weather
2026-04-20❌ Not recommended · peak 55 at 15h
- Cobertura nubosa >85% — sin radiación para disparar
- Cloud suck alto (100/100) — base bajo freezing con CU
| 08 40 ☁️⚠️ | 09 40 ☁️⚠️ | 10 50 ☁️⚠️ | 11 40 ☁️⚠️ | 12 45 ☁️⚠️ | 13 45 ☁️⚠️ | 14 45 ☁️⚠️ | 15 55 ☁️⚠️ | 16 45 ☁️⚠️ | 17 55 ☁️⚠️ | 18 45 ☁️⚠️ | 19 40 ☁️⚠️ | 20 50 ☁️⚠️ |
Peak 15h: CAPE 10 J/kg · LI 1.1 · BL top 1090 m · w* 0.0 m/s · cloud base 2477 m · 0°C at 1910 m · sun 30° over slope
2026-04-21⚠️ Marginal · peak 55 at 10h
- Cloud suck alto (100/100) — base bajo freezing con CU
| 08 25 ☁️⚠️ | 09 35 ☁️⚠️ | 10 55 ☁️⚠️ | 11 50 ☁️⚠️ | 12 50 ☁️⚠️ | 13 55 ☁️⚠️ | 14 50 ☁️⚠️ | 15 55 ☁️⚠️ | 16 55 ☁️⚠️ | 17 50 ☁️⚠️ | 18 55 ☁️⚠️ | 19 55 ☁️⚠️ | 20 50 ☁️⚠️ |
Peak 10h: CAPE 10 J/kg · LI 3.7 · BL top 470 m · w* 0.0 m/s · cloud base 1665 m · 0°C at 1440 m · Pro score 43/100 · sun 35° over slope
Hourly flyability (0–100). ⛈️ = storm risk · ☁️⚠️ = cloud suck · 🏔️ = active ridge lift. CAPE = convective energy, LI = stability, BL top = thermal ceiling, w* = estimated dry thermal velocity. Source: Open-Meteo (ECMWF/GFS/ICON blend model).
Estimated vertical profile (Sounding)
Reference time: 15:00 (peak of the day)
Surface T: 6.5°C · Td: -1.4°C
LCL (cloud base): 987 m
BL top: 1090 m
0°C level: 1910 m
Approximate profile from surface variables + synoptic levels. Red lines = temperature, dashed blue = dew point. Orange bands = detected inversions.
Takeoff orientations
Green = good orientation · Yellow = possible · Gray = not suitable
Why this site has thermal potential
| Factor | Value | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Hotspot density (5 km) | 13 | High |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.77 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.23 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
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Takeoff description
Takeoff if the wind is from SW to W. Short takeoff
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