Cota 2000
📍 Sibiu , Comuna Cartisoara · Nearest city: Cartisoara (15 km)
17 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1919 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
45.58920, 24.62590Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-20 14:44 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Not recommended for flying, cloud base ~305 m, wind 8 km/h, precipitation 5.4 mm.
base ~305m · wind 8 km/h · precip 5.4mmNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~159 m, wind 12 km/h, precipitation 12.0 mm.
base ~159m · wind 12 km/h · precip 12.0mmNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~426 m, wind 21 km/h, precipitation 1.4 mm.
base ~426m · wind 21 km/h · precip 1.4mmComposite 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 | 0.45 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Upcoming competitions in this country
- 18th FAI European Paragliding Championships 2026 · 2026-08-08 – 2026-08-19 · FAI CIVL [+info]
Campeonato Europeo, Krushevo, Macedonia del Norte - 2nd FAI Junior World Paragliding Championships 2026 · 2026-08-22 – 2026-08-30 · FAI CIVL [+info]
Mundial Junior, Krushevo, Macedonia del Norte
Takeoff description
In front of the cottage cross the road is a wonderful grass takeoff spot suitable for at least 8 paragliders.
Rules and notes
none
Pilot comments
Lodging possibilities: Balea Lac, Cota 2000, Cabana Capra. http://www.hotelcapra.ro/
Nearby sites
Balea (5) · Mt. Ghitu (21) · Tocile (7) · Cozia Peak (10) · Atel (3) · Magura Branului (Predelutului) (3)