Fulseck (Gastein)
📍 Salzburg , Politischer Bezirk Sankt Johann im Pongau · Nearest city: Dorfgastein (4 km)
61 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 2013 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
47.23500, 13.14770Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-19 16:06 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~386 m, viento 22 km/h.
base ~386m · wind 22 km/hNo recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~427 m, viento 14 km/h, precipitación 3.9 mm.
base ~427m · wind 14 km/h · precip 3.9mmCondiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~1108 m, viento 11 km/h.
base ~1108m · wind 11 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 53 at 10h
- Cobertura nubosa >85% — sin radiación para disparar
- Cloud suck alto (100/100) — base bajo freezing con CU
⏰ Useful window: 11:00 – 15:00
| 08 45 ☁️⚠️ | 09 45 ☁️⚠️ | 10 53 ☁️⚠️ | 11 53 ☁️⚠️ | 12 53 ☁️⚠️ | 13 53 ☁️⚠️ 🏔️ | 14 43 ☁️⚠️ 🏔️ | 15 43 ☁️⚠️ | 16 43 ☁️⚠️ | 17 43 ☁️⚠️ 🏔️ | 18 30 ☁️⚠️ 🏔️ | 19 30 ☁️⚠️ 🏔️ | 20 45 ☁️⚠️ |
Peak 10h: CAPE 30 J/kg · LI -0.1 · BL top 450 m · w* 0.0 m/s · cloud base 2150 m · 0°C at 1930 m · Pro score 46/100 · sun 35° over slope
2026-04-21❌ Not recommended · peak 55 at 10h
- Cobertura nubosa >85% — sin radiación para disparar
- Cloud suck alto (100/100) — base bajo freezing con CU
| 08 45 ☁️⚠️ | 09 45 ☁️⚠️ | 10 55 ☁️⚠️ | 11 50 ☁️⚠️ | 12 29 ☁️⚠️ | 13 28 ☁️⚠️ | 14 40 ☁️⚠️ | 15 45 ☁️⚠️ | 16 45 ☁️⚠️ | 17 50 ☁️⚠️ | 18 40 ☁️⚠️ | 19 50 ☁️⚠️ | 20 55 ☁️⚠️ |
Peak 10h: CAPE 10 J/kg · LI 3.5 · BL top 365 m · w* 0.0 m/s · cloud base 2150 m · 0°C at 1370 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: 10:00 (peak of the day)
Surface T: 0.8°C · Td: -0.3°C
LCL (cloud base): 137 m
BL top: 450 m
0°C level: 1930 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) | 10 | High |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.76 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.44 | 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
several options near gondola station
Rules and notes
gondola / lift cables must be overflown with a saftey margin of > 100m!!
Pilot comments
nil
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