Fronalp
📍 Glarus · Nearest city: Mollis (4 km)
45 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1800 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
47.06760, 9.10409Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 01:46 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Flyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~636 m, wind 17 km/h.
base ~636m · wind 17 km/hFlyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~1026 m, wind 14 km/h.
base ~1026m · wind 14 km/hFlyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~1787 m, wind 11 km/h.
base ~1787m · wind 11 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) | 5 | Medium |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.78 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.12 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Upcoming competitions in this country
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