Agathias
📍 Crete , Nomos Rethymnis · Nearest city: Zoniana (10 km)
21 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 2303 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
35.22070, 24.77660Forecast 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 ~661 m, wind 10 km/h.
base ~661m · wind 10 km/hVery favorable day for XC, cloud base ~527 m, wind 17 km/h.
base ~527m · wind 17 km/hNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~230 m, wind 14 km/h, precipitation 2.8 mm.
base ~230m · wind 14 km/h · precip 2.8mmComposite 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 | 0.54 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Upcoming competitions in this country
- PWCA Turkey Cameli 2026 · 2026-09-05 – 2026-09-12 · PWCA
Copa del Mundo en Cameli, Turquia (reemplaza Siatista)
Takeoff description
Southern slopes of Agathias Mt
Pilot comments
snowkite soaring, speed riding
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