Hohensass
📍 Carinthia , Politischer Bezirk Spittal an der Drau · Nearest city: Radenthein (2 km)
54 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1309 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
46.80490, 13.73300Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 01:28 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Very favorable day for XC, cloud base ~1059 m, wind 10 km/h.
base ~1059m · wind 10 km/hVery favorable day for XC, cloud base ~1698 m, wind 12 km/h.
base ~1698m · wind 12 km/hNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~2501 m, strong wind (27 km/h).
base ~2501m · wind 27 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 63 at 12h
- High cloud suck (92/100) — base below freezing with CU
⏰ Useful window: 10:00 – 11:00
| 08 45 ☁️⚠️ | 09 45 ☁️⚠️ | 10 55 ☁️⚠️ | 11 45 ☁️⚠️ | 12 63 ☁️⚠️ | 13 63 ☁️⚠️ | 14 63 ☁️⚠️ | 15 63 ☁️⚠️ | 16 63 ☁️⚠️ | 17 63 ☁️⚠️ | 18 58 ☁️⚠️ | 19 55 ☁️⚠️ | 20 55 ☁️⚠️ |
Peak 12h: CAPE 30 J/kg · LI -0.1 · BL top 1100 m · w* 0.0 m/s · cloud base 2121 m · 0°C at 1930 m · Pro score 56/100 · sun 40° 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: 12:00 (peak of the day)
Surface T: 7.3°C · Td: 0.8°C
LCL (cloud base): 812 m
BL top: 1100 m
0°C level: 1930 m
Approximate profile from surface variables + synoptic levels. Red lines = temperature, dashed blue = dew point. Orange bands = detected inversions.
🌬 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) | 1 | Low |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.85 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.78 | 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
Nice place above Radenthein. Good start when Nockalmbahn gondola is not working in springtime
Pilot comments
NO official lounch! Ask the farmer for permission.
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