Muanda
📍 Piedmont , Provincia di Biella · Nearest city: Sordevolo (3 km)
66 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1479 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
45.60090, 7.96460Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-05-02 16:03 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Marginal conditions, cloud base ~590 m, wind 10 km/h, precipitation 1.4 mm.
base ~590m · wind 10 km/h · precip 1.4mmNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~70 m, wind 7 km/h, precipitation 11.2 mm.
base ~70m · wind 7 km/h · precip 11.2mmComposite 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
🗓️ Best season to fly (2024 climatology)
Monthly climate score: historical avg of temp, wind, rain and cloud cover. Green = optimal month.
⭐ Best month: Jul (80/100, 19°C, 102mm lluvia) · Worst month: Mar (20/100, 467mm lluvia)
Why this site has thermal potential
| Factor | Value | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Hotspot density (5 km) | 17 | High |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.76 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.65 | 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
Copa del Mundo en Gemona del Friuli, Italia
Takeoff description
Several options depending on actual wind. Huge green area usable for takeoff that is close to radio antenna. Toplanding possible.
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