Locarno- Cardada - Cimetta -1570
📍 Ticino , Locarno District · Nearest city: Locarno (3 km)
58 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1619 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
46.19960, 8.78796Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 01:21 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Very favorable day for XC, cloud base ~609 m, wind 14 km/h.
base ~609m · wind 14 km/hFlyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~319 m, wind 12 km/h.
base ~319m · wind 12 km/hFlyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~1194 m, wind 7 km/h.
base ~1194m · wind 7 km/hComposite flyability score (CAPE + LI + wind + precip + low clouds). Cross-check with local pilots before flying.
Detailed hourly weather
2026-04-21⚠️ Marginal · peak 73 at 18h
- High cloud suck (87/100) — base below freezing with CU
⏰ Useful window: 17:00 – 19:00
| 08 30 ☁️⚠️ | 09 30 ☁️⚠️ | 10 50 ☁️⚠️ | 11 55 ☁️⚠️ | 12 55 ☁️⚠️ | 13 55 ☁️⚠️ | 14 58 ☁️⚠️ | 15 63 ☁️⚠️ | 16 68 ☁️⚠️ | 17 68 ☁️⚠️ | 18 73 ☁️⚠️ | 19 73 ☁️⚠️ | 20 65 ☁️⚠️ |
Peak 18h: CAPE 280 J/kg · LI -1.5 · BL top 380 m · w* 7.6 m/s · cloud base 2269 m · 0°C at 2390 m · Pro score 57/100 · sun 10° 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: 18:00 (peak of the day)
Surface T: 9.9°C · Td: 4.7°C
LCL (cloud base): 650 m
BL top: 380 m
0°C level: 2390 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 | 0.86 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.45 | 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
Rules and notes
ATTENTION: TMA of aerodrome 'Locarno/ Magadino' !!! Activation status can be checked on +41 (0)91 816 17 44 >> check airspace map: https://map.geo.admin.ch/?Y=702275&X=114985&zoom=4&bgLayer=ch.swisstopo.pixelkarte-farbe&layers=ch.bazl.segelflugkarte&lang=de&topic=ech&crosshair=marker DABS (active danger areas, TMAs etc): https://www.skybriefing.com/portal/
Pilot comments
excellent flying site! >> respect TMA-rules!!!
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