Fragkokastello
📍 Crete , Nomos Chanias · Nearest city: Chora Sfakion (10 km)
23 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 492 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
35.21280, 24.24030Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:14 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Flyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~431 m, wind 14 km/h.
base ~431m · wind 14 km/hFlyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~306 m, wind 14 km/h.
base ~306m · wind 14 km/hFlyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~800 m, strong wind (26 km/h).
base ~800m · wind 26 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 | 0.78 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Upcoming competitions in this country
- PWCA Turkey Cameli 2026 · 2026-09-05 – 2026-09-12 · PWCA
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