Mocrea
📍 Arad , Comuna Tarnova · Nearest city: Chier (5 km)
12 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 304 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
46.38300, 21.84430Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:50 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Flyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~1070 m, wind 13 km/h.
base ~1070m · wind 13 km/hFlyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~1969 m, wind 14 km/h.
base ~1969m · wind 14 km/hMarginal conditions, cloud base ~1870 m, wind 21 km/h.
base ~1870m · wind 21 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 | 0.39 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
two places for take off, one on south,one on south west.very steep,rocky terrain. you don't need to run,just make one small step :)there's room just for 2 gliders.
Rules and notes
there's an airfield at about 700 meters in front of the launch.low air traffic.
Pilot comments
best for dynamic soaring in winds >4 m/s
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