Henningsvær
📍 Nordland , Vagan · Nearest city: Kabelvag (11 km)
17 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 540 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
Lat / Lng:
68.17820, 14.22610Loading real-time wind…
Takeoff orientations
NNEESE
SSWWNW
Green = good orientation · Yellow = possible · Gray = not suitable
☀️ Sun times (local · Europe/Oslo)
Best flying hours: thermals start ~2h after sunrise, peak at solar noon, glass-off from golden hour
Sunrise: 04:38
Solar noon: 13:01
Golden hour: 20:24 (last thermal + glass-off)
Sunset: 21:24
Day: 16.8 h daylight hours
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.
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Information derived from public data (ParaglidingEarth, kk7). Before flying: contact local pilots, check the METAR of the nearest airport and review today's forecast.