Hochkar
📍 Lower Austria , Politischer Bezirk Scheibbs · Nearest city: Gostling an der Ybbs (10 km)
46 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1596 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
47.70780, 14.90760Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 01:46 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Marginal conditions, cloud base ~191 m, wind 18 km/h, precipitation 1.0 mm.
base ~191m · wind 18 km/h · precip 1.0mmMarginal conditions, cloud base ~1000 m, wind 20 km/h.
base ~1000m · wind 20 km/hMarginal conditions, cloud base ~1270 m, strong wind (28 km/h).
base ~1270m · wind 28 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) | 8 | High |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.79 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.00 | 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
HG only in summer (HG not transported by gondola in winter!)
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