Niseko
📍 Hokkaido · Nearest city: Niseko Town (10 km)
15 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 955 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
42.86380, 140.66000Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:34 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Marginal conditions, cloud base ~993 m, strong wind (35 km/h).
base ~993m · wind 35 km/hMarginal conditions, cloud base ~1436 m, strong wind (27 km/h).
base ~1436m · wind 27 km/hNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~905 m, wind 19 km/h.
base ~905m · wind 19 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 | 0.45 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Pilot comments
Panoramic view of Japan Sea and Pacific Sea when you get up above takeoff.
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