Liteni
📍 Cluj , Comuna Baisoara · Nearest city: Baisoara (4 km)
15 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 895 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
46.61290, 23.43500Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:31 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Flyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~808 m, wind 19 km/h, precipitation 1.6 mm.
base ~808m · wind 19 km/h · precip 1.6mmFlyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~941 m, wind 16 km/h.
base ~941m · wind 16 km/h · precip 0.4mmNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~1390 m, strong wind (29 km/h).
base ~1390m · wind 29 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 | 0.47 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
there is a small hill nearby of Liteni village, you can walk or drive up with a good car. Take off is very short, followed up by a vertical wall - just some meters and below is the forest. Suitable for E or SE winds
Nearby sites
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