Untzueta
📍 Basque Country , Bizkaia · Nearest city: Elexalde (2 km)
20 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 734 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
43.13720, -2.90739Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:19 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Very favorable day for XC, cloud base ~1715 m, wind 9 km/h.
base ~1715m · wind 9 km/hFlyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~802 m, wind 16 km/h.
base ~802m · wind 16 km/hVery favorable day for XC, cloud base ~1483 m, wind 7 km/h.
base ~1483m · wind 7 km/hComposite 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 | 0.65 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Upcoming competitions in this country
- 15th Paragliding World Cup Superfinal 2025/26 · 2026-05-12 – 2026-05-23 · PWCA [+info]
Superfinal PWCA Pegalajar, Espana
Takeoff description
SE-S-SW To reach the required off-road vehicle. The takeoff is steep.
Pilot comments
It flies in light wind from the South.
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