Selsfjellet
📍 Rogaland , Rennesoy · Nearest city: Vikevag (1 km)
12 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 139 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
59.08690, 5.70890Forecast 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 ~933 m, wind 16 km/h.
base ~933m · wind 16 km/hMarginal conditions, cloud base ~484 m, wind 23 km/h.
base ~484m · wind 23 km/hNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~447 m, strong wind (36 km/h).
base ~447m · wind 36 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 | 0.39 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
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