Gaisberg (Salzburg)
📍 Salzburg , Politischer Bezirk Salzburg-Umgebung · Nearest city: Koppl (4 km)
53 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1250 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
47.80320, 13.10620Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 01:30 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Flyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~802 m, wind 14 km/h.
base ~802m · wind 14 km/hFlyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~1320 m, wind 14 km/h.
base ~1320m · wind 14 km/hMarginal conditions, cloud base ~1695 m, wind 16 km/h.
base ~1695m · wind 16 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 60 at 16h
- High cloud suck (97/100) — base below freezing with CU
⏰ Useful window: 13:00 – 14:00
| 08 25 ☁️⚠️ | 09 35 ☁️⚠️ | 10 35 ☁️⚠️ | 11 55 ☁️⚠️ | 12 55 ☁️⚠️ | 13 55 ☁️⚠️ | 14 55 ☁️⚠️ | 15 55 ☁️⚠️ | 16 60 ☁️⚠️ | 17 60 ☁️⚠️ | 18 60 ☁️⚠️ | 19 60 ☁️⚠️ | 20 55 ☁️⚠️ |
Peak 16h: CAPE 30 J/kg · LI 1.7 · BL top 1700 m · w* 0.0 m/s · cloud base 2162 m · 0°C at 1670 m · Pro score 57/100 · sun 24° 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: 16:00 (peak of the day)
Surface T: 7.8°C · Td: 0.5°C
LCL (cloud base): 912 m
BL top: 1700 m
0°C level: 1670 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) | 7 | Medium |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.81 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.30 | 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
There are three take off spots: SW / NW / NO The first two are very easy and suitable for beginners.
Rules and notes
ATTENTION: 'Salzburg' Aeroport is VERY close >> special regulations in force, which have to be observed in order to keep this area open!! http://www.paragleiter.com/ >> Plan(CTR)
Pilot comments
imported from http://xc.dhv.de A (daily) membership is required to fly here! 5-€/day to be bought at the 'Gaisbergwirt'
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