Salicea
📍 Cluj , Comuna Ciurila · Nearest city: Ciurila (3 km)
16 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 801 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
46.67600, 23.53930Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:30 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Not recommended for flying, cloud base ~605 m, wind 18 km/h, precipitation 3.2 mm.
base ~605m · wind 18 km/h · precip 3.2mmFlyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~1122 m, wind 15 km/h.
base ~1122m · wind 15 km/hNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~1363 m, strong wind (28 km/h).
base ~1363m · wind 28 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 | 0.50 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
A small NW place in nearby of Cluj, suitable for afternoon playing, for winds from NW to SW
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