Eikeneshesten
📍 Sogn og Fjordane , Eid · Nearest city: Nordfjordeid (11 km)
22 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1055 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
61.81190, 6.00888Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:16 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Marginal conditions, cloud base ~808 m, wind 18 km/h.
base ~808m · wind 18 km/hMarginal conditions, cloud base ~918 m, wind 22 km/h.
base ~918m · wind 22 km/hNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~438 m, wind 8 km/h.
base ~438m · wind 8 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 | 0.68 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
Flere potensielle områder rundt varden. Let til du finner egnet område ift. vindretning.
Pilot comments
Turen opp fra Hestenesøyra tar omtrent 3 timer.
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