Cokelez
📍 Denizli · Nearest city: Pamukkale (13 km)
60 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1646 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
37.96410, 29.25490Forecast 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 ~1562 m, wind 16 km/h.
base ~1562m · wind 16 km/hNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~1080 m, strong wind (28 km/h), precipitation 2.1 mm.
base ~1080m · wind 28 km/h · precip 2.1mmFlyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~587 m, wind 9 km/h.
base ~587m · wind 9 km/hComposite flyability score (CAPE + LI + wind + precip + low clouds). Cross-check with local pilots before flying.
Detailed hourly weather
2026-04-21❌ Not recommended · peak 55 at 15h
- Very stable day (CAPE<50, LI>2) — no thermals
- High cloud suck (79/100) — base below freezing with CU
| 08 30 ☁️⚠️ | 09 30 ☁️⚠️ | 10 30 ☁️⚠️ | 11 35 ☁️⚠️ | 12 40 ☁️⚠️ | 13 40 ☁️⚠️ | 14 35 ☁️⚠️ | 15 55 ☁️⚠️ | 16 55 ☁️⚠️ | 17 35 ☁️⚠️ | 18 30 ☁️⚠️ | 19 50 ☁️⚠️ | 20 50 ☁️⚠️ |
Peak 15h: CAPE 10 J/kg · LI 3.8 · BL top 1800 m · w* 0.0 m/s · cloud base 3571 m · 0°C at 2670 m · 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: 15:00 (peak of the day)
Surface T: 12.1°C · Td: -3.3°C
LCL (cloud base): 1924 m
BL top: 1800 m
0°C level: 2670 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 | 0.84 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.51 | 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
Copa del Mundo en Cameli, Turquia (reemplaza Siatista)
Takeoff description
S - SW very large and easy.
Rules and notes
Please keep takeoff clean
Pilot comments
a super suitable site for moderate xc flight.
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