The Cedars - Bekaa side
📍 Liban-Nord · Nearest city: Bcharre (7 km)
17 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 2543 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
Lat / Lng:
34.20430, 36.05930Loading real-time wind…
Takeoff orientations
NNEESE
SSWWNW
Green = good orientation · Yellow = possible · Gray = not suitable
☀️ Sun times (local · Asia/Beirut)
Best flying hours: thermals start ~2h after sunrise, peak at solar noon, glass-off from golden hour
Sunrise: 05:56
Solar noon: 12:34
Golden hour: 18:12 (last thermal + glass-off)
Sunset: 19:12
Day: 13.3 h daylight hours
Why this site has thermal potential
| Factor | Value | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Hotspot density (5 km) | 0 | Low |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.00 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.39 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
A little rocky take-off under the main road. An alternative take-off is above the road used in southern winds.
Nearby sites
The Cedars - Top takeoff (11) · The Cedars - Soaring ridge (13) · Annaya (12) · Faraya - Mzar (12) · Ghosta (15)
Information derived from public data (ParaglidingEarth, kk7). Before flying: contact local pilots, check the METAR of the nearest airport and review today's forecast.