Shirataka
📍 Yamagata · Nearest city: Kaminoyama (12 km)
20 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 989 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
38.22650, 140.16500Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:19 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Marginal conditions, cloud base ~1636 m, wind 16 km/h.
base ~1636m · wind 16 km/hMarginal conditions, cloud base ~2137 m, wind 16 km/h.
base ~2137m · wind 16 km/hMarginal conditions, cloud base ~1968 m, wind 9 km/h.
base ~1968m · wind 9 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 | 0.62 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
The lady running this private club has problems with foreigners. She is requiring to have a “ radio” for 3,5 minutes fly time. She refused to let us fly because we did not have radio with us. Ridiculous lady. Dont try here.
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