Ozben
📍 Kobarid · Nearest city: Kobarid (2 km)
56 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 766 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
46.24940, 13.60380Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 01:24 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Very favorable day for XC, cloud base ~638 m, wind 16 km/h, precipitation 0.7 mm.
base ~638m · wind 16 km/h · precip 0.7mmFlyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~1548 m, wind 10 km/h.
base ~1548m · wind 10 km/hMarginal conditions, cloud base ~1406 m, wind 11 km/h.
base ~1406m · wind 11 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 78 at 19h
- High cloud suck (78/100) — base below freezing with CU
⏰ Useful window: 10:00 – 19:00
| 08 55 | 09 60 | 10 60 | 11 60 | 12 60 ☁️⚠️ | 13 60 ☁️⚠️ | 14 60 ☁️⚠️ | 15 55 ☁️⚠️ | 16 63 ☁️⚠️ | 17 68 | 18 70 | 19 78 | 20 70 |
Peak 19h: CAPE 230 J/kg · LI -0.2 · BL top 390 m · w* 7.1 m/s · cloud base 1553 m · 0°C at 2010 m · Pro score 59/100
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: 19:00 (peak of the day)
Surface T: 11.5°C · Td: 5.2°C
LCL (cloud base): 787 m
BL top: 390 m
0°C level: 2010 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) | 12 | High |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.75 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.39 | 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
Easy, grass
Rules and notes
Tickets to buy before flying
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