Kanin (Bovec)
📍 Bovec · Nearest city: Bovec (6 km)
61 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 2110 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
46.35790, 13.47900Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 01:18 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Flyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~397 m, wind 18 km/h, precipitation 1.1 mm.
base ~397m · wind 18 km/h · precip 1.1mmFlyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~633 m, wind 23 km/h.
base ~633m · wind 23 km/hMarginal conditions, cloud base ~2001 m, wind 4 km/h.
base ~2001m · wind 4 km/hComposite flyability score (CAPE + LI + wind + precip + low clouds). Cross-check with local pilots before flying.
Detailed hourly weather
2026-04-21⚠️ Marginal · peak 63 at 16h
- High cloud suck (93/100) — base below freezing with CU
⏰ Useful window: 09:00 – 14:00
| 08 55 ☁️⚠️ | 09 55 ☁️⚠️ | 10 55 ☁️⚠️ | 11 55 ☁️⚠️ | 12 55 ☁️⚠️ | 13 55 ☁️⚠️ | 14 55 ☁️⚠️ | 15 55 ☁️⚠️ | 16 63 ☁️⚠️ | 17 27 ☁️⚠️ | 18 28 ☁️⚠️ | 19 63 ☁️⚠️ | 20 55 ☁️⚠️ |
Peak 16h: CAPE 10 J/kg · LI -0.1 · BL top 1220 m · w* 0.0 m/s · cloud base 2985 m · 0°C at 1540 m · Pro score 54/100 · sun 24° 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: 16:00 (peak of the day)
Surface T: 3.4°C · Td: -3.6°C
LCL (cloud base): 875 m
BL top: 1220 m
0°C level: 1540 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) | 5 | Medium |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.74 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.65 | 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
Access of TO from gondola station is a bit tricky: steep downhill track on very loose gravel: be careful and do not slip!! Altn TO at middle station is easier to reach...
Rules and notes
aerodrome of Bovec is used by sailplanes and skydivers >> observe rules (> see pix)
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