Schöckl near Graz
📍 Styria , Politischer Bezirk Graz-Umgebung · Nearest city: Sankt Radegund bei Graz (4 km)
56 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1409 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
47.20120, 15.47560Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 01:25 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Flyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~1183 m, wind 18 km/h.
base ~1183m · wind 18 km/hFlyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~1684 m, wind 17 km/h.
base ~1684m · wind 17 km/hMarginal conditions, cloud base ~1949 m, wind 18 km/h.
base ~1949m · wind 18 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 8h
- High cloud suck (87/100) — base below freezing with CU
⏰ Useful window: 10:00 – 10:00
| 08 60 ☁️⚠️ | 09 55 ☁️⚠️ | 10 60 ☁️⚠️ | 11 60 ☁️⚠️ | 12 55 ☁️⚠️ | 13 60 ☁️⚠️ | 14 55 ☁️⚠️ | 15 55 ☁️⚠️ | 16 55 ☁️⚠️ | 17 60 ☁️⚠️ | 18 60 ☁️⚠️ | 19 60 ☁️⚠️ | 20 50 ☁️⚠️ |
Peak 8h: CAPE 10 J/kg · LI 2.0 · BL top 350 m · w* 0.0 m/s · cloud base 2021 m · 0°C at 1620 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: 08:00 (peak of the day)
Surface T: 3.3°C · Td: -1.6°C
LCL (cloud base): 612 m
BL top: 350 m
0°C level: 1620 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) | 5 | Medium |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.86 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.44 | 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
different TO's for NW/N and SO/S
Rules and notes
MAX alt over Schöckl: 2134m (7000ft); CTR Graz starts about 5km SSW for TO: absolute NO-FLY Zone!! detailed info here: https://www.paragleitclub-steiermark.at/wp/cat/lr/
Pilot comments
The South landing zone looks difficult, but you will make it. :)
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