Storhovd Aurland
📍 Sogn og Fjordane , Aurland · Nearest city: Aurlandsvangen (6 km)
13 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1354 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
60.90920, 7.29361Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:43 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Marginal conditions, cloud base ~1205 m, wind 9 km/h.
base ~1205m · wind 9 km/hNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~1388 m, wind 22 km/h.
base ~1388m · wind 22 km/hNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~547 m, wind 22 km/h.
base ~547m · wind 22 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 |
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