ming li
📍 Taiwan , Hualien · Nearest city: Hualian (37 km)
14 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 660 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
23.70580, 121.39300Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:37 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Flyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~281 m, wind 9 km/h.
base ~281m · wind 9 km/hVery favorable day for XC, cloud base ~922 m, wind 9 km/h.
base ~922m · wind 9 km/hVery favorable day for XC, cloud base ~1022 m, wind 14 km/h.
base ~1022m · wind 14 km/hComposite flyability score (CAPE + LI + wind + precip + low clouds). Cross-check with local pilots before flying.
🌬 Daily wind (next days)
Daily summary (10m wind). Full hour × altitude chart is being added progressively.
Takeoff orientations
Green = good orientation · Yellow = possible · Gray = not suitable
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 | 0.45 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
long drive up to a long glide out, good thermal, XC. no amenities, well manicured grassy field, slope pictures and description here : http://www.szicby.com/page01b.htm
Pilot comments
watch your take off times for good XC and good thermal
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