Bezau Nidere
📍 Vorarlberg , Politischer Bezirk Bregenz · Nearest city: Bizau (4 km)
65 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1692 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
47.39890, 9.94954Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 01:15 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Marginal conditions, cloud base ~798 m, wind 16 km/h.
base ~798m · wind 16 km/hFlyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~1029 m, wind 22 km/h.
base ~1029m · wind 22 km/hMarginal conditions, cloud base ~1679 m, wind 13 km/h.
base ~1679m · wind 13 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 55 at 14h
- High cloud suck (100/100) — base below freezing with CU
| 08 25 ☁️⚠️ | 09 45 ☁️⚠️ | 10 45 ☁️⚠️ | 11 45 ☁️⚠️ | 12 45 ☁️⚠️ | 13 45 ☁️⚠️ | 14 55 ☁️⚠️ | 15 45 ☁️⚠️ | 16 45 ☁️⚠️ | 17 45 ☁️⚠️ | 18 55 ☁️⚠️ | 19 55 ☁️⚠️ | 20 50 ☁️⚠️ |
Peak 14h: CAPE 20 J/kg · LI 1.4 · BL top 1815 m · w* 0.0 m/s · cloud base 2554 m · 0°C at 1340 m · Pro score 70/100 · sun 35° 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: 14:00 (peak of the day)
Surface T: 5.4°C · Td: -1.5°C
LCL (cloud base): 862 m
BL top: 1815 m
0°C level: 1340 m
Approximate profile from surface variables + synoptic levels. Red lines = temperature, dashed blue = dew point. Orange bands = detected inversions.
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 | 4 km/h NW | gust 26 | 8 km/h N | gust 28 | 9 km/h N | gust 24 |
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) | 11 | High |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.83 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.55 | 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
2 different TOs: 1) Baumgarten (1574m) 2) Hintere Niedere (1660m)
Rules and notes
info here: https://gleitschirmschule.at/fluggebiete/ > Bezau
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