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📍 Crete , Nomos Chanias · Nearest city: Kastri (3 km)
22 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 89 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
34.86170, 24.08790Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:15 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Marginal conditions, cloud base ~458 m, strong wind (32 km/h).
base ~458m · wind 32 km/hFlyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~545 m, wind 18 km/h.
base ~545m · wind 18 km/hFlyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~745 m, wind 24 km/h.
base ~745m · wind 24 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 | 0.75 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Pilot comments
initialy imported from International Leonardo
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