Sveti Iliya
📍 Sofiya , Obshtina Samokov · Nearest city: Samokov (12 km)
14 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1470 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
42.26330, 23.45190Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:38 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Not recommended for flying, cloud base ~254 m, wind 8 km/h, precipitation 6.4 mm.
base ~254m · wind 8 km/h · precip 6.4mmNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~395 m, wind 10 km/h, precipitation 2.8 mm.
base ~395m · wind 10 km/h · precip 2.8mmFlyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~561 m, wind 12 km/h, precipitation 1.0 mm.
base ~561m · wind 12 km/h · precip 1.0mmComposite 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 | 0.38 | 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
...The launch site is located in a clearing in the forest. Difficult to take off from. Only for experienced pilots.
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