Kawagutiko
📍 Yamanashi · Nearest city: Fujikawaguchiko (6 km)
60 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1260 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
35.53550, 138.73300Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 01:19 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Flyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~2223 m, wind 8 km/h.
base ~2223m · wind 8 km/hMarginal conditions, cloud base ~1208 m, wind 8 km/h.
base ~1208m · wind 8 km/hNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~599 m, wind 8 km/h, precipitation 12.6 mm.
base ~599m · wind 8 km/h · precip 12.6mmComposite flyability score (CAPE + LI + wind + precip + low clouds). Cross-check with local pilots before flying.
Detailed hourly weather
2026-04-21⚠️ Marginal · peak 40 at 10h
⏰ Useful window: 11:00 – 12:00
| 08 30 | 09 30 | 10 40 | 11 40 | 12 35 | 13 35 ☁️⚠️ | 14 35 ☁️⚠️ | 15 35 ☁️⚠️ | 16 30 ☁️⚠️ | 17 30 ☁️⚠️ | 18 30 ☁️⚠️ | 19 30 ☁️⚠️ | 20 30 ☁️⚠️ |
Peak 10h: CAPE 30 J/kg · LI 6.6 · BL top 330 m · w* 0.0 m/s · cloud base 1785 m · 0°C at 3040 m · Pro score 55/100 · sun 44° 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: 10:00 (peak of the day)
Surface T: 13.5°C · Td: 9.3°C
LCL (cloud base): 524 m
BL top: 330 m
0°C level: 3040 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) | 4 | Medium |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.85 | 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 |
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