Storheia
📍 Nordland , Hadsel · Nearest city: Stokmarknes (3 km)
19 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 490 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
68.54330, 14.87040Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:22 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Not recommended for flying, cloud base ~331 m, strong wind (36 km/h).
base ~331m · wind 36 km/hNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~987 m, wind 18 km/h.
base ~987m · wind 18 km/hNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~462 m, wind 24 km/h, precipitation 0.8 mm.
base ~462m · wind 24 km/h · precip 0.8mmComposite 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 | 0.64 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
Take- off at the tower. 200 m of layout area towards south. Take off towards north is very steep. Only to be used by experienced pilots.
Rules and notes
Inside Skagen TIZ.
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