Rødmoldheia 621 m asl

The number one thermal site in Harstad and Kvæfjord, and the first choice in southerly wind. Unproblematic for pilots of all levels, with great distance potential. The best season is May to mid-August.

Before you launch

No particular hazards registered for this site.

Map

Launch
Landing
Landing below the launch (PP2)
PParking
Walking route
Directions the site works for
Possible direction

Directions to parking Download walking route (GPX)

Access

4.3 kmWalking route

420 mClimb

65 minOn foot

Parking: Above the shooting range in Kvæfjord, past the barrier.
Way up: Down and along the tractor road towards the scout cabin, and from there up the mountain in fairly easy terrain.

Elevation profile

Distance 0 km Elevation Grade

Steeper than 25%

Launch

Large and fairly gentle launch area. The top landing is like a football pitch.

SSW Over 4 m/s from the south gives good ridge lift over a large area. Rarely turbulent, either up top or at the landing.
SE If the wind is too easterly, there is a good ridge further north towards Koven, about 15 min walk.
W The west launch gives the best thermals, from about 13:00 onwards.

Landing

Mainly on the bog right by the parking. PP2 and newly qualified pilots often use the landing below the launch.

Always check the landing before you fly. If you land in a field, it must be agreed with the farmer, and the grass must not be tall.

Facts

Main direction S, SW
Possible SE, W
Not suitable

Level: PP2 Training site
Category: PG
Season: All year
Elevation: Launch621 m asl Landing237 m asl Difference384 m
Airspace above launch: Evenes TMA1 Class D Lower 4500 ft about 1372 m asl Fetched automatically from openAIP 24 Sep 2026.
Always check IPPC (opens in a new tab) before you fly. Phone numbers for the towers