Wöllaner Nock
📍 Carinthia , Politischer Bezirk Villach Land · Nearest city: Arriach (5 km)
67 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1982 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
46.77270, 13.82900Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 01:14 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Very favorable day for XC, cloud base ~687 m, wind 14 km/h.
base ~687m · wind 14 km/hFlyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~1297 m, wind 18 km/h.
base ~1297m · wind 18 km/hNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~2430 m, strong wind (26 km/h).
base ~2430m · wind 26 km/hComposite flyability score (CAPE + LI + wind + precip + low clouds). Cross-check with local pilots before flying.
Wind chart — altitude × time
Color: green < 20 km/h · yellow 20-30 · red >40. Arrows point to where the wind is blowing. Each column = 1 hour. 4 altitudes: 10m surface, 80m first thermal, 1500m (850 hPa) thermal cruise, 3000m (700 hPa) top.
Wind next days (Open-Meteo model)
Wind rose 10m — 2026-04-21
| Date | Morning 08-12h | Midday 12-16h | Evening 16-20h | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-21 | 3 km/h E | gust 33 | 2 km/h W | gust 24 | 10 km/h N | gust 32 |
Colors: green < 15 km/h (optimal) · orange 15-25 · red >25 (flying not recommended). ⚠️ = shear >25 km/h between 10m and 850 hPa (potentially broken thermals).
Takeoff orientations
Green = good orientation · Yellow = possible · Gray = not suitable
Why this site has thermal potential
| Factor | Value | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Hotspot density (5 km) | 3 | Medium |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.81 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.95 | 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
Top of the mountain, nice start in all directions - East is a litte bit steaper.
Rules and notes
no regular flying site - so no regulation.
Pilot comments
Great Soaring contitions on WESTWIND imported from http://xc.dhv.de
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