Donovaly
📍 Banskobystricky , Okres Banska Bystrica · Nearest city: Banska Bystrica (18 km)
21 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1348 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
48.88890, 19.22990Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:18 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Flyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~1081 m, wind 12 km/h.
base ~1081m · wind 12 km/hMarginal conditions, cloud base ~1122 m, wind 16 km/h.
base ~1122m · wind 16 km/hNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~1348 m, strong wind (27 km/h).
base ~1348m · wind 27 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 | 0.61 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
Nova Hola Walk few meters west from the upper skilift station - and its right there!
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