Léoncel Sud
📍 Rhone-Alpes , Departement de la Drome · Nearest city: Saint-Jean-en-Royans (14 km)
47 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1199 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
44.90680, 5.20528Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-19 16:27 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~1125 m, viento 22 km/h.
base ~1125m · wind 22 km/hCondiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~1100 m, viento 21 km/h.
base ~1100m · wind 21 km/hCondiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~938 m, viento 7 km/h.
base ~938m · wind 7 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) | 12 | High |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.81 | 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 |
Takeoff description
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Nearby sites
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