Asker- Kraakholmen
📍 Akershus , Asker · Nearest city: Blakstad (2 km)
24 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
59.82310, 10.49160Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:13 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Marginal conditions, cloud base ~1133 m, wind 10 km/h.
base ~1133m · wind 10 km/hMarginal conditions, cloud base ~1136 m, wind 10 km/h.
base ~1136m · wind 10 km/hMarginal conditions, cloud base ~1663 m, wind 12 km/h.
base ~1663m · wind 12 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 | 0.81 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
Kråkholmen is an small island in the Gulf of Blakstad - Konglungen in the inner Oslofjord. Takeoff direction 360 degrees with towing boat for solo, acro and tandemparagliders.
Rules and notes
Max hight 914m asl
Pilot comments
An idyllic small island 2 min. from the mainland, close to the 'Vollen' Marina which is sutable for both the boat and the pilot.
Nearby sites
Hvalstrand Skolebakke, Asker (5) · Asker, Holmenskjæret (OTP) (5) · Røyken, Slemmestad skolebakke (5) · Skaugumsåsen (5) · Heggedal/Hallenskog 1 (5) · Heggedal/Hallenskog 2 (5)