Bohinj-Studor
📍 Bohinj · Nearest city: Bohinjska Bistrica (5 km)
56 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 947 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
46.29510, 13.90000Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-20 13:30 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Very favorable day for XC, cloud base ~761 m, wind 16 km/h, precipitation 1.1 mm.
base ~761m · wind 16 km/h · precip 1.1mmFlyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~1975 m, wind 18 km/h.
base ~1975m · wind 18 km/hMarginal conditions, cloud base ~2343 m, wind 9 km/h.
base ~2343m · wind 9 km/hComposite flyability score (CAPE + LI + wind + precip + low clouds). Cross-check with local pilots before flying.
Detailed hourly weather
2026-04-21❌ Not recommended · peak 60 at 12h
- Very stable day (CAPE<50, LI>2) — no thermals
- High cloud suck (86/100) — base below freezing with CU
| 08 55 | 09 55 ☁️⚠️ | 10 55 ☁️⚠️ | 11 55 ☁️⚠️ | 12 60 ☁️⚠️ | 13 60 ☁️⚠️ | 14 60 ☁️⚠️ | 15 55 ☁️⚠️ | 16 60 ☁️⚠️ | 17 55 ☁️⚠️ | 18 55 ☁️⚠️ | 19 55 ☁️⚠️ | 20 55 ☁️⚠️ |
Peak 12h: CAPE 10 J/kg · LI 3.0 · BL top 630 m · w* 0.0 m/s · cloud base 2322 m · 0°C at 1810 m · Pro score 58/100 · sun 40° over slope
Hourly flyability (0–100). ⛈️ = storm risk · ☁️⚠️ = cloud suck · 🏔️ = active ridge lift. CAPE = convective energy, LI = stability, BL top = thermal ceiling, w* = estimated dry thermal velocity. Source: Open-Meteo (ECMWF/GFS/ICON blend model).
Estimated vertical profile (Sounding)
Reference time: 12:00 (peak of the day)
Surface T: 8.7°C · Td: -2.3°C
LCL (cloud base): 1375 m
BL top: 630 m
0°C level: 1810 m
Approximate profile from surface variables + synoptic levels. Red lines = temperature, dashed blue = dew point. Orange bands = detected inversions.
🌬 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) | 8 | High |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.76 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.45 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Upcoming competitions in this country
- PWCA Italy Gemona 2026 · 2026-07-25 – 2026-08-01 · PWCA
Copa del Mundo en Gemona del Friuli, Italia
Takeoff description
slope; windsock
Pilot comments
for more info see: 'Bohinj-Vogel'
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