Aviano
📍 Friuli Venezia Giulia , Provincia di Pordenone · Nearest city: Budoia (5 km)
57 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1090 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
46.08730, 12.53290Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 01:22 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Very favorable day for XC, cloud base ~419 m, wind 11 km/h, precipitation 1.2 mm.
base ~419m · wind 11 km/h · precip 1.2mmVery favorable day for XC, cloud base ~629 m, wind 10 km/h.
base ~629m · wind 10 km/hFlyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~1027 m, wind 9 km/h.
base ~1027m · wind 9 km/hComposite flyability score (CAPE + LI + wind + precip + low clouds). Cross-check with local pilots before flying.
Detailed hourly weather
2026-04-21⚠️ Marginal · peak 65 at 9h
- High cloud suck (70/100) — base below freezing with CU
⏰ Useful window: 10:00 – 18:00
| 08 55 | 09 65 ☁️⚠️ | 10 65 ☁️⚠️ | 11 65 ☁️⚠️ | 12 63 ☁️⚠️ | 13 63 ☁️⚠️ | 14 27 ☁️⚠️ | 15 22 | 16 18 | 17 15 | 18 11 | 19 10 ☁️⚠️ | 20 10 |
Peak 9h: CAPE 100 J/kg · LI 1.3 · BL top 550 m · w* 6.6 m/s · cloud base 1565 m · 0°C at 1990 m · Pro score 58/100 · sun 31° over slope
Hourly flyability (0–100). ⛈️ = storm risk · ☁️⚠️ = cloud suck · 🏔️ = active ridge lift. CAPE = convective energy, LI = stability, BL top = thermal ceiling, w* = estimated dry thermal velocity. Source: Open-Meteo (ECMWF/GFS/ICON blend model).
Estimated vertical profile (Sounding)
Reference time: 09:00 (peak of the day)
Surface T: 8.9°C · Td: 5.1°C
LCL (cloud base): 475 m
BL top: 550 m
0°C level: 1990 m
Approximate profile from surface variables + synoptic levels. Red lines = temperature, dashed blue = dew point. Orange bands = detected inversions.
🌬 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) | 9 | High |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.72 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.45 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Upcoming competitions in this country
- PWCA Italy Gemona 2026 · 2026-07-25 – 2026-08-01 · PWCA
Copa del Mundo en Gemona del Friuli, Italia
Takeoff description
As can be seen on the 'Situation'-picture: different TO's are available; all easily reached from the road.
Rules and notes
Fly zone Aviano named “Deltaclub Montecavallo” is inside a restricted military airspace ( Aviano ATZ airport ). Flight is permitted only to club members pilot registered on pilot list . Any visitors should always contact locals to get the flight permit. In Aviano, the VDS flight activity, being within an ATZ, is subject to the annual release of a NOTAM by ENAC. "The use of the air space defined as" Area Montecavallo "is allowed to the members of the Delta Club Montecavallo registered in the list" authorized pilots ".It is necessary to communicate the opening of the flights to the airport control tower and to inform all the other pilots about the outcome of the request. More info here: http://www.asddeltaclubmontecavallo.it/content/attention-all-visiting-paraglider-and-hang-glider-pilots-aviano-piancavallo-area
Pilot comments
http://www.asddeltaclubmontecavallo.it/content/informazioni-zona-di-volo http://www.asddeltaclubmontecavallo.it/sites/default/files/download/LoA%20DCM%202017%20english.pdf
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