Mechit
📍 Sofiya , Obshtina Samokov · Nearest city: Samokov (16 km)
15 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 2366 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
42.20350, 23.47010Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:34 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Not recommended for flying, cloud base ~255 m, wind 7 km/h, precipitation 4.8 mm.
base ~255m · wind 7 km/h · precip 4.8mmNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~170 m, wind 12 km/h, precipitation 4.4 mm.
base ~170m · wind 12 km/h · precip 4.4mmMarginal conditions, cloud base ~286 m, wind 18 km/h, precipitation 1.4 mm.
base ~286m · wind 18 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 | 0.34 | 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
Pilot comments
initialy imported from International Leonardo
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