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
Lat / Lng:
58.88470, 8.99760Loading real-time wind…
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Real-time data from crowd-source station on site · refreshes every 5 min · fuente: holfuy.com
Takeoff orientations
NNEESE
SSWWNW
Green = good orientation · Yellow = possible · Gray = not suitable
☀️ Sun times (local · Europe/Oslo)
Best flying hours: thermals start ~2h after sunrise, peak at solar noon, glass-off from golden hour
Sunrise: 05:50
Solar noon: 13:22
Golden hour: 19:54 (last thermal + glass-off)
Sunset: 20:54
Day: 15.1 h daylight hours
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
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Information derived from public data (ParaglidingEarth, kk7). Before flying: contact local pilots, check the METAR of the nearest airport and review today's forecast.