COTA 2000
📍 Prahova , Oras Busteni · Nearest city: Busteni (5 km)
14 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 2064 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
45.36240, 25.49480Forecast 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 ~150 m, wind 8 km/h, precipitation 14.3 mm.
base ~150m · wind 8 km/h · precip 14.3mmNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~172 m, wind 8 km/h, precipitation 7.9 mm.
base ~172m · wind 8 km/h · precip 7.9mmNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~722 m, wind 22 km/h, precipitation 0.6 mm.
base ~722m · wind 22 km/h · precip 0.6mmComposite 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 | 0.33 | 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
COTA 2000
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