Byrkjeflot - Lofthus
📍 Hordaland , Ullensvang · Nearest city: Kinsarvik (6 km)
11 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 650 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
60.32750, 6.69028Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:54 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Marginal conditions, cloud base ~1912 m, wind 8 km/h.
base ~1912m · wind 8 km/hMarginal conditions, cloud base ~1345 m, wind 11 km/h.
base ~1345m · wind 11 km/hMarginal conditions, cloud base ~954 m, wind 11 km/h.
base ~954m · wind 11 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 | 0.35 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
Take off is suitable for all level of pilots.
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