kagthu
📍 Uttarakhand , Garhwal · Nearest city: Lansdowne (13 km)
20 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1511 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
29.91550, 78.78600Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:20 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Very favorable day for XC, cloud base ~3062 m, wind 22 km/h.
base ~3062m · wind 22 km/hMarginal conditions, cloud base ~2979 m, strong wind (26 km/h).
base ~2979m · wind 26 km/hFlyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~2775 m, wind 22 km/h.
base ~2775m · wind 22 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 | 0.57 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
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