Castellammare di Stabia - Monte Faito
📍 Campania , Provincia di Napoli · Nearest city: Moiano (2 km)
11 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1014 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
40.67000, 14.47090Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:54 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Very favorable day for XC, cloud base ~895 m, wind 11 km/h.
base ~895m · wind 11 km/hFlyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~1204 m, wind 18 km/h.
base ~1204m · wind 18 km/hNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~1934 m, strong wind (28 km/h).
base ~1934m · wind 28 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 | 0.31 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
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Takeoff description
From the launch site it is possible to observe the entire Sorrento peninsula of Capri, Vesuvius and the south of the city of Naples. The launch site is exposed to the southwest and northeast 900 metres above sea level and is suitable for all: Free flyers and students. There are in total 3 takeoff-sites: 1. South (Wind South): Below Hotel Ristorante Sant'Angelo: Main takeoff site 2. North (Wind North): Forest aisle east of mountain station (40°40'11.5 "N 14°28'44.1 "E) 3. West Get advice from Giovanni before flying there - depending on the takeoff the route might be tricky and you might need radio and safety vest! There are in total 3 takeoff-sites: 1. South (Wind South): Below Hotel Ristorante Sant'Angelo: Main takeoff site 2. North (Wind North): Forest aisle east of mountain station (40°40'11.5"N 14°28'44.1"E) 3. West
Rules and notes
It is forbidden to fly at this flying site without notifying the Club. Parapendio Costiera Amalfitana, which has drawn up regulations for flight safety. >> https://www.paraglidersamalficoast.com/ With flight certificate registration and insurance policy
Pilot comments
Il canale radio è il numero 8 Mhz 433,250
Nearby sites
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