Aphrodite
📍 Central Macedonia , Nomos Pierias · Nearest city: Litochoro (2 km)
15 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 675 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
40.10930, 22.47890Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:31 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Not recommended for flying, cloud base ~683 m, wind 7 km/h, precipitation 3.7 mm.
base ~683m · wind 7 km/h · precip 3.7mmNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~258 m, wind 8 km/h, precipitation 15.9 mm.
base ~258m · wind 8 km/h · precip 15.9mmFlyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~1455 m, wind 13 km/h.
base ~1455m · wind 13 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 | 0.50 | 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
Easy Take off, access Footpath in the curve of the road!
Pilot comments
Be aware of Danger-Zone in the north of this Area! See picture! The Epinea-Valley south of Takeoff is very steep, no Landing possible there! Overfly with good Height!
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