Himmeltindan, Leknes, Lofoten
23 XC score / 100 · takeoff at ? m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
Lat / Lng:
68.22083, 13.57278Loading real-time wind…
Takeoff orientations
NNEESE
SSWWNW
Green = good orientation · Yellow = possible · Gray = not suitable
🗓️ Best season to fly (2024 climatology)
Monthly climate score: historical avg of temp, wind, rain and cloud cover. Green = optimal month.
Jan
0
-5°C
Feb
0
-4°C
Mar
33
-3°C
Apr
33
-2°C
May
43
4°C
Jun
50
8°C
Jul
76
11°C
Aug
43
11°C
Sep
20
6°C
Oct
0
2°C
Nov
0
-1°C
Dec
0
-4°C
⭐ Best month: Jul (76/100, 11°C, 72mm lluvia) · Worst month: Dec (0/100, 214mm lluvia)
☀️ Sun times (local · Europe/Oslo)
Best flying hours: thermals start ~2h after sunrise, peak at solar noon, glass-off from golden hour
Sunrise: 04:40
Solar noon: 13:04
Golden hour: 20:27 (last thermal + glass-off)
Sunset: 21:27
Day: 16.8 h daylight hours
Why this site has thermal potential
| Factor | Value | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Hotspot density (5 km) | 0 | Low |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.00 | 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 |
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Information derived from public data (ParaglidingEarth, kk7). Before flying: contact local pilots, check the METAR of the nearest airport and review today's forecast.