Arnala Beach
📍 Maharashtra , Thane · Nearest city: Virar (7 km)
11 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 7 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
19.44940, 72.74920Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:52 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Flyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~554 m, wind 20 km/h, beware of thunderstorms (high CAPE)!.
base ~554m · wind 20 km/hFlyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~708 m, strong wind (29 km/h), beware of thunderstorms (high CAPE)!.
base ~708m · wind 29 km/hFlyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~524 m, strong wind (28 km/h), beware of thunderstorms (high CAPE)!.
base ~524m · 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 | 0.38 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Rules and notes
None as of today. But one has to use common sense and make sure you do not cause inconvenience to general public.
Pilot comments
This is a coastal site. We do winching at this place. The location also has a small 10 feet hump where ground handling practice can be done without getting sand in your glider. The location is ideal for paramotoring and kite surfing.
Nearby sites
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