Sharona
📍 Northern District · Nearest city: Yavne'el (3 km)
11 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 261 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
32.72520, 35.47690Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:53 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Flyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~1544 m, strong wind (26 km/h).
base ~1544m · wind 26 km/hFlyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~1634 m, strong wind (26 km/h).
base ~1634m · wind 26 km/hMarginal conditions, cloud base ~1805 m, wind 20 km/h.
base ~1805m · wind 20 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 | 0.38 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
Easy take off for one glider. Flat top.
Rules and notes
XC flights during the weekdays require coordination with Air force
Pilot comments
Maps for Thermocompass http://depositfiles.com/files/aos8d7swc =================================================== Good site for ridge soaring at winter and for easy XC
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