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📍 Carinthia , Politischer Bezirk Villach Land · Nearest city: Arriach (6 km)
64 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1878 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
46.69240, 13.91390Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-19 16:03 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~363 m, viento 19 km/h, precipitación 3.5 mm.
base ~363m · wind 19 km/h · precip 3.5mmNo recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~862 m, viento 12 km/h, precipitación 5.3 mm.
base ~862m · wind 12 km/h · precip 5.3mmDía volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~1683 m, viento 17 km/h.
base ~1683m · wind 17 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 63 at 10h
- Cobertura nubosa >85% — sin radiación para disparar
- Cloud suck alto (100/100) — base bajo freezing con CU
⏰ Useful window: 11:00 – 17:00
| 08 53 ☁️⚠️ | 09 53 ☁️⚠️ | 10 63 ☁️⚠️ | 11 63 ☁️⚠️ | 12 20 ☁️⚠️ | 13 17 ☁️⚠️ | 14 16 ☁️⚠️ | 15 12 ☁️⚠️ | 16 10 | 17 10 | 18 10 ☁️⚠️ | 19 14 ☁️⚠️ | 20 48 ☁️⚠️ |
Peak 10h: CAPE 110 J/kg · LI -1.0 · BL top 600 m · w* 7.5 m/s · cloud base 2165 m · 0°C at 2100 m · Pro score 71/100 · sun 35° over slope
2026-04-21❌ Not recommended · peak 73 at 13h
- Cobertura nubosa >85% — sin radiación para disparar
- Cloud suck alto (100/100) — base bajo freezing con CU
⏰ Useful window: 11:00 – 16:00
| 08 45 ☁️⚠️ | 09 45 ☁️⚠️ | 10 55 ☁️⚠️ | 11 55 ☁️⚠️ | 12 55 ☁️⚠️ | 13 73 ☁️⚠️ | 14 63 ☁️⚠️ | 15 73 ☁️⚠️ | 16 63 ☁️⚠️ | 17 58 ☁️⚠️ | 18 58 ☁️⚠️ | 19 60 ☁️⚠️ | 20 55 ☁️⚠️ |
Peak 13h: CAPE 170 J/kg · LI -0.4 · BL top 935 m · w* 8.0 m/s · cloud base 2290 m · 0°C at 1360 m · Pro score 71/100 · sun 39° 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: 3.7°C · Td: 1.4°C
LCL (cloud base): 287 m
BL top: 600 m
0°C level: 2100 m
Approximate profile from surface variables + synoptic levels. Red lines = temperature, dashed blue = dew point. Orange bands = detected inversions.
Wind chart — altitude × time
Color: green < 20 km/h · yellow 20-30 · red >40. Arrows point to where the wind is blowing. Each column = 1 hour. 4 altitudes: 10m surface, 80m first thermal, 1500m (850 hPa) thermal cruise, 3000m (700 hPa) top.
Wind next days (Open-Meteo model)
Wind rose 10m — 2026-04-20
| Date | Morning 08-12h | Midday 12-16h | Evening 16-20h | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-20 | 4 km/h W | gust 29 | 7 km/h W | gust 31 | 5 km/h E | gust 32 |
| 2026-04-21 | 3 km/h NE | gust 34 | 6 km/h SE | gust 35 | 8 km/h NE | gust 35 |
Colors: green < 15 km/h (optimal) · orange 15-25 · red >25 (flying not recommended). ⚠️ = shear >25 km/h between 10m and 850 hPa (potentially broken thermals).
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 | 0.68 | 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
Different TOs available: 'Gipfel' (=TOP) at 1900m and 'Kanzelhöhe' at 1000m
Rules and notes
Hmax: 2100masl!! > detailed info: http://www.dgfc-ossiachersee.at/p/fluggebiet.html
Pilot comments
can be extremely busy, especially on weekends/ during holidays! a perfect place for acro training and SIV
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