Meduno
📍 Friuli Venezia Giulia , Provincia di Pordenone · Nearest city: Meduno (2 km)
58 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 983 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
46.23060, 12.80690Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 01:22 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Not recommended for flying, cloud base ~401 m, wind 10 km/h, precipitation 2.3 mm.
base ~401m · wind 10 km/h · precip 2.3mmVery favorable day for XC, cloud base ~944 m, wind 9 km/h.
base ~944m · wind 9 km/hFlyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~1315 m, wind 9 km/h.
base ~1315m · wind 9 km/hComposite flyability score (CAPE + LI + wind + precip + low clouds). Cross-check with local pilots before flying.
Detailed hourly weather
2026-04-21⚠️ Marginal · peak 73 at 12h
- High cloud suck (65/100) — base below freezing with CU
⏰ Useful window: 09:00 – 18:00
| 08 60 | 09 55 | 10 70 | 11 70 | 12 73 ☁️⚠️ | 13 28 ☁️⚠️ | 14 17 ☁️⚠️ | 15 11 ☁️⚠️ | 16 10 ☁️⚠️ | 17 10 ☁️⚠️ | 18 10 ☁️⚠️ | 19 10 | 20 10 |
Peak 12h: CAPE 220 J/kg · LI -0.2 · BL top 745 m · w* 8.0 m/s · cloud base 1633 m · 0°C at 1920 m · Pro score 63/100 · sun 40° over slope
Hourly flyability (0–100). ⛈️ = storm risk · ☁️⚠️ = cloud suck · 🏔️ = active ridge lift. CAPE = convective energy, LI = stability, BL top = thermal ceiling, w* = estimated dry thermal velocity. Source: Open-Meteo (ECMWF/GFS/ICON blend model).
Estimated vertical profile (Sounding)
Reference time: 12:00 (peak of the day)
Surface T: 10.3°C · Td: 5.1°C
LCL (cloud base): 650 m
BL top: 745 m
0°C level: 1920 m
Approximate profile from surface variables + synoptic levels. Red lines = temperature, dashed blue = dew point. Orange bands = detected inversions.
🌬 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) | 10 | High |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.79 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.39 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Upcoming competitions in this country
- PWCA Italy Gemona 2026 · 2026-07-25 – 2026-08-01 · PWCA
Copa del Mundo en Gemona del Friuli, Italia
Takeoff description
Toplanding possible; HG: ramp available
Rules and notes
for XC: Aviano CTR (> see pix)
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