Monti della Gana 1270m
📍 Ticino , Locarno District · Nearest city: Cugnasco (3 km)
61 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1257 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
46.19700, 8.90798Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 01:18 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Very favorable day for XC, cloud base ~490 m, wind 14 km/h.
base ~490m · wind 14 km/hFlyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~231 m, wind 12 km/h, precipitation 0.7 mm.
base ~231m · wind 12 km/h · precip 0.7mmFlyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~1215 m, wind 8 km/h.
base ~1215m · wind 8 km/hComposite flyability score (CAPE + LI + wind + precip + low clouds). Cross-check with local pilots before flying.
Detailed hourly weather
2026-04-21⚠️ Marginal · peak 73 at 18h
- High cloud suck (79/100) — base below freezing with CU
⏰ Useful window: 17:00 – 18:00
| 08 30 ☁️⚠️ | 09 30 ☁️⚠️ | 10 50 ☁️⚠️ | 11 55 ☁️⚠️ | 12 60 ☁️⚠️ | 13 55 ☁️⚠️ | 14 63 ☁️⚠️ | 15 63 ☁️⚠️ | 16 63 ☁️⚠️ | 17 63 ☁️⚠️ | 18 73 ☁️⚠️ | 19 73 | 20 73 |
Peak 18h: CAPE 280 J/kg · LI -1.4 · BL top 330 m · w* 6.6 m/s · cloud base 2032 m · 0°C at 2390 m · Pro score 72/100 · sun 10° over slope
Hourly flyability (0–100). ⛈️ = storm risk · ☁️⚠️ = cloud suck · 🏔️ = active ridge lift. CAPE = convective energy, LI = stability, BL top = thermal ceiling, w* = estimated dry thermal velocity. Source: Open-Meteo (ECMWF/GFS/ICON blend model).
Estimated vertical profile (Sounding)
Reference time: 18:00 (peak of the day)
Surface T: 13.2°C · Td: 7.0°C
LCL (cloud base): 774 m
BL top: 330 m
0°C level: 2390 m
Approximate profile from surface variables + synoptic levels. Red lines = temperature, dashed blue = dew point. Orange bands = detected inversions.
Wind chart — altitude × time
Color: green < 20 km/h · yellow 20-30 · red >40. Arrows point to where the wind is blowing. Each column = 1 hour. 4 altitudes: 10m surface, 80m first thermal, 1500m (850 hPa) thermal cruise, 3000m (700 hPa) top.
Wind next days (Open-Meteo model)
Wind rose 10m — 2026-04-21
| Date | Morning 08-12h | Midday 12-16h | Evening 16-20h | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-21 | 4 km/h E | gust 24 | 7 km/h S | gust 26 | 7 km/h S | gust 32 |
Colors: green < 15 km/h (optimal) · orange 15-25 · red >25 (flying not recommended). ⚠️ = shear >25 km/h between 10m and 850 hPa (potentially broken thermals).
Takeoff orientations
Green = good orientation · Yellow = possible · Gray = not suitable
Why this site has thermal potential
| Factor | Value | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Hotspot density (5 km) | 9 | High |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.87 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.45 | 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
NOT an official TO!!! Road closed!
Rules and notes
VERY close to TMA of Locarno-Magadino (LSZL): rules are strictly enforced and violators prosecuted and fined (> 300CHF)! Activation status can be checked on +41 (0)91 816 17 44 >> check airspace map: https://map.geo.admin.ch/?Y=714795&X=115690&zoom=4&bgLayer=ch.swisstopo.pixelkarte-farbe&layers=ch.bazl.segelflugkarte&lang=de&topic=ech&crosshair=marker DABS (danger areas/ TMA etc): https://www.skybriefing.com/portal/
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