Sillian - Thurntaler
📍 Tyrol , Politischer Bezirk Lienz · Nearest city: Sillian (1 km)
58 XC score / 100 · takeoff at -1 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
46.75730, 12.41700Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 01:21 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Flyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~1911 m, wind 15 km/h.
base ~1911m · wind 15 km/hFlyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~1727 m, wind 15 km/h.
base ~1727m · wind 15 km/hMarginal conditions, cloud base ~2586 m, wind 12 km/h.
base ~2586m · wind 12 km/hComposite flyability score (CAPE + LI + wind + precip + low clouds). Cross-check with local pilots before flying.
Detailed hourly weather
2026-04-21✅ Flyable · peak 63 at 14h
| 08 55 | 09 55 | 10 60 | 11 55 | 12 60 | 13 55 | 14 63 | 15 63 | 16 63 | 17 63 | 18 50 | 19 63 | 20 55 |
Peak 14h: CAPE 20 J/kg · LI -1.0 · BL top 3390 m · w* 0.0 m/s · cloud base 2061 m · 0°C at 2260 m · Pro score 64/100 · sun 35° over slope
Hourly flyability (0–100). ⛈️ = storm risk · ☁️⚠️ = cloud suck · 🏔️ = active ridge lift. CAPE = convective energy, LI = stability, BL top = thermal ceiling, w* = estimated dry thermal velocity. Source: Open-Meteo (ECMWF/GFS/ICON blend model).
Estimated vertical profile (Sounding)
Reference time: 14:00 (peak of the day)
Surface T: 7.8°C · Td: -8.7°C
LCL (cloud base): 2062 m
BL top: 3390 m
0°C level: 2260 m
Approximate profile from surface variables + synoptic levels. Red lines = temperature, dashed blue = dew point. Orange bands = detected inversions.
🌬 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) | 6 | Medium |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.73 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.65 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Upcoming competitions in this country
- PWCA Italy Gemona 2026 · 2026-07-25 – 2026-08-01 · PWCA
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Takeoff description
several TOs available: -Stalpe (to be reached by car/ hiking) -Thurntaler (to be reached by gondola)
Pilot comments
for 'Stalpe' launch it is often possible to get a ride with the local flights school 'Bluesky'
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