Schlossalm
📍 Salzburg , Politischer Bezirk Sankt Johann im Pongau · Nearest city: Bad Hofgastein (4 km)
45 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1978 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
47.15230, 13.06090Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-05-02 16:35 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Flyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~1763 m, wind 16 km/h.
base ~1763m · wind 16 km/hVery favorable day for XC, cloud base ~1031 m, wind 12 km/h.
base ~1031m · wind 12 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
🗓️ Best season to fly (2024 climatology)
Monthly climate score: historical avg of temp, wind, rain and cloud cover. Green = optimal month.
⭐ Best month: Aug (83/100, 20°C, 70mm lluvia) · Worst month: Mar (20/100, 96mm lluvia)
Why this site has thermal potential
| Factor | Value | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Hotspot density (5 km) | 7 | Medium |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.78 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.00 | 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
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