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
34.20430, 36.05930Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:27 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Flyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~480 m, wind 15 km/h.
base ~480m · wind 15 km/hFlyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~752 m, wind 13 km/h.
base ~752m · wind 13 km/hFlyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~912 m, wind 15 km/h.
base ~912m · wind 15 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) | 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.
Rules and notes
Meet the locals and talk to them before flying
Pilot comments
Ask the local before flying.
Nearby sites
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