Piz de Molinera
📍 Grisons , Moesa District · Nearest city: Buseno (3 km)
56 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 2233 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
46.27040, 9.06791Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 01:25 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Very favorable day for XC, cloud base ~629 m, wind 9 km/h.
base ~629m · wind 9 km/hFlyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~265 m, wind 8 km/h.
base ~265m · wind 8 km/hFlyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~2756 m, wind 8 km/h.
base ~2756m · wind 8 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 18h
- High cloud suck (89/100) — base below freezing with CU
⏰ Useful window: 18:00 – 19:00
| 08 30 ☁️⚠️ | 09 30 ☁️⚠️ | 10 50 ☁️⚠️ | 11 55 ☁️⚠️ | 12 55 ☁️⚠️ | 13 60 ☁️⚠️ | 14 68 ☁️⚠️ | 15 63 ☁️⚠️ | 16 63 ☁️⚠️ | 17 63 ☁️⚠️ | 18 73 ☁️⚠️ | 19 73 ☁️⚠️ | 20 73 ☁️⚠️ |
Peak 18h: CAPE 210 J/kg · LI -1.4 · BL top 570 m · w* 8.0 m/s · cloud base 2770 m · 0°C at 2430 m · Pro score 57/100 · sun 10° 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: 18:00 (peak of the day)
Surface T: 5.3°C · Td: 1.0°C
LCL (cloud base): 537 m
BL top: 570 m
0°C level: 2430 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) | 5 | Medium |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.76 | 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 |
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
Take off is possible on the right of the peak.
Rules and notes
TMA Locarno HX Heliport San Vittore 2,5Km 600 AGL. Heliport Lodrino, 2,5 Km 600 AGL.
Pilot comments
Very nice and popular spot for hike and fly during all the seasons. In winther, nice spot to do sky and fly. Whatch out the avalanches as this site is exposed plain south. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-RfH1Kkn7s8 Sunset flight with some buddies - Flymoesa / Misoxparateam https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvJNRUbdU7g
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