Wasserkuppe
📍 Hesse , Regierungsbezirk Kassel · Nearest city: Gersfeld (5 km)
24 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 915 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
50.49710, 9.93203Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:13 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Flyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~811 m, wind 22 km/h.
base ~811m · wind 22 km/hMarginal conditions, cloud base ~1320 m, wind 13 km/h.
base ~1320m · wind 13 km/hNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~1615 m, wind 16 km/h.
base ~1615m · wind 16 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 | 0.78 | 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
Copa del Mundo en Gemona del Friuli, Italia
Takeoff description
Easy Takeoffs for all main wind directions. Get informations from the flight director before flying!
Rules and notes
Please note that there's mixed air traffic at the Wasserkuppe. For flight activities, a flight director has to be present.
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