Pena Sobia
📍 Asturias , Province of Asturias · Nearest city: La Plaza (4 km)
12 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1325 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
43.15700, -6.05760Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:47 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Very favorable day for XC, cloud base ~1731 m, strong wind (28 km/h).
base ~1731m · wind 28 km/hFlyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~470 m, wind 12 km/h.
base ~470m · wind 12 km/hFlyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~1315 m, wind 5 km/h.
base ~1315m · wind 5 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 | 0.33 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Upcoming competitions in this country
- 15th Paragliding World Cup Superfinal 2025/26 · 2026-05-12 – 2026-05-23 · PWCA [+info]
Superfinal PWCA Pegalajar, Espana
Takeoff description
Easy takeoff over 60 m down top of Pena Sobia
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