Balomir
📍 Alba , Comuna Sibot · Nearest city: Sibot (4 km)
26 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 253 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
45.92420, 23.35840Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:12 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Flyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~1427 m, wind 17 km/h.
base ~1427m · wind 17 km/hNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~763 m, wind 16 km/h, precipitation 2.6 mm.
base ~763m · wind 16 km/h · precip 2.6mmMarginal conditions, cloud base ~1563 m, wind 22 km/h.
base ~1563m · wind 22 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 | 0.88 | 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
This is a big flat area suitable for tow launching only. The pilots from Archaeopteryx Flight Club bring their winch here and fly almost every weekend.
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