Rana, Hellerfjellet
📍 Nordland , Rana · Nearest city: Mo i Rana (22 km)
12 XC score / 100 · takeoff at -32768 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
66.18480, 14.53020Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:50 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Not recommended for flying, cloud base ~315 m, strong wind (33 km/h).
base ~315m · wind 33 km/hNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~154 m, strong wind (38 km/h).
base ~154m · wind 38 km/hNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~63 m, wind 22 km/h, precipitation 0.9 mm.
base ~63m · wind 22 km/h · precip 0.9mmComposite 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 | 0.39 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
Upper launch 870 m
Rules and notes
No
Pilot comments
Flyable direction SE
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