Melås in Gjerstad
📍 Aust-Agder , Gjerstad · Nearest city: Gjerstad (1 km)
12 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 285 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
58.88470, 8.99760Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:47 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Marginal conditions, cloud base ~2070 m, wind 9 km/h.
base ~2070m · wind 9 km/hMarginal conditions, cloud base ~2318 m, wind 13 km/h.
base ~2318m · wind 13 km/hNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~2161 m, wind 20 km/h.
base ~2161m · wind 20 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 | 0.40 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
The takeoff its a beginner spot. But be ware off thermals from south, south-west
Rules and notes
None, but its private property so call the owner first
Pilot comments
More info: http://no.flightlog.org/fl.html?l=2&a=22&country_id=160&start_id=5193
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