Erdek
📍 Balikesir · Nearest city: Erdek (11 km)
12 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 638 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
40.48590, 27.72530Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:49 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Very favorable day for XC, cloud base ~1248 m, wind 6 km/h.
base ~1248m · wind 6 km/hNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~170 m, wind 12 km/h, precipitation 9.9 mm.
base ~170m · wind 12 km/h · precip 9.9mmMarginal conditions, cloud base ~948 m, wind 12 km/h.
base ~948m · wind 12 km/hComposite 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 | 0.38 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Upcoming competitions in this country
- PWCA Turkey Cameli 2026 · 2026-09-05 – 2026-09-12 · PWCA
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