Chopok
📍 Zilinsky , Okres Liptovsky Mikulas · Nearest city: Liptovsky Mikulas (16 km)
19 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1985 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
48.94340, 19.58870Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:23 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Flyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~645 m, wind 17 km/h.
base ~645m · wind 17 km/hFlyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~622 m, wind 25 km/h.
base ~622m · wind 25 km/hNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~1148 m, strong wind (30 km/h).
base ~1148m · wind 30 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 |
Takeoff description
Few metres below the uppermost ski lift station. Pretty large and shallow field available for takeoff.
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