Henningsvær
📍 Nordland , Vagan · Nearest city: Kabelvag (11 km)
17 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 540 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
68.17820, 14.22610Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:28 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Not recommended for flying, cloud base ~193 m, strong wind (40 km/h).
base ~193m · wind 40 km/hNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~848 m, strong wind (27 km/h).
base ~848m · wind 27 km/hNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~419 m, strong wind (25 km/h).
base ~419m · wind 25 km/h · precip 0.5mmComposite 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 | 0.55 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
Take off right before the summit in the sloping field. There is a sufficiently decent area free of rocks (some short bushes though). Soaring is possible in front of the takeoff.
Pilot comments
Spectacular view! The website doesn't let me enter the landing on the map
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