Saltdal, Junkerdal, Nerknausen
📍 Nordland , Saltdal · Nearest city: Rognan (30 km)
24 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 595 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
66.83080, 15.52620Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:13 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Not recommended for flying, cloud base ~670 m, strong wind (28 km/h).
base ~670m · wind 28 km/hNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~305 m, strong wind (30 km/h).
base ~305m · wind 30 km/hMarginal conditions, cloud base ~290 m, wind 12 km/h, precipitation 1.4 mm.
base ~290m · wind 12 km/h · precip 1.4mmComposite 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 | 0.80 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
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