Gyrn Moelfre
📍 Wales , Sir Powys · Nearest city: Llanfechain (8 km)
12 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 390 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
52.85100, -3.20780Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:50 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Marginal conditions, cloud base ~1154 m, wind 25 km/h.
base ~1154m · wind 25 km/hMarginal conditions, cloud base ~1312 m, strong wind (25 km/h).
base ~1312m · wind 25 km/hMarginal conditions, cloud base ~898 m, wind 19 km/h.
base ~898m · wind 19 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 | 0.39 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
See web link; top landing possible ATTN: do NOT use the land to the East of the stone wall (for anything at all: parking, TO, ldg ezc)
Rules and notes
Please note: Car parking charge (£5) applies to all vehicles.
Nearby sites
Llangollen (2) · Llantysilio Mountain (14) · Moel Famau (8) · Penycloddiau East (4) · Corndon (19) · Llandinam (5)