Galatiní
📍 West Macedonia , Nomos Kozanis · Nearest city: Galatini (2 km)
23 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1258 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
40.31290, 21.53040Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:15 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Very favorable day for XC, cloud base ~999 m, wind 24 km/h, precipitation 1.1 mm.
base ~999m · wind 24 km/h · precip 1.1mmNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~240 m, wind 8 km/h, precipitation 13.1 mm.
base ~240m · wind 8 km/h · precip 13.1mmFlyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~1520 m, wind 16 km/h.
base ~1520m · wind 16 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 | 0.70 | 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
The take-off at Analipsi Galatini is located on Mount Askios and at an altitude of 1250m, ten minutes from the town of Siatista. It is the easiest take-off in the area, giving many good flights, it has an ideal slope for take-off even for beginners, with thermal activity almost all year round. The access is easy and is made by a concrete road. The flight can be very long, with very well organized thermals, and up to 6 parachutes can take off at the same time.
Nearby sites
Galatini- landing (5) · Siatista - Velia takeoff (5) · Olimpiada (1) · GREVENA (0) · Nymfaío (20) · Sidirohori Kastoria (2)