Kobariski Stol (Kobarid)
📍 Friuli Venezia Giulia , Provincia di Udine · Nearest city: Pulfero (11 km)
61 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1390 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
46.27320, 13.46920Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 01:18 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Not recommended for flying, cloud base ~519 m, wind 11 km/h, precipitation 3.0 mm.
base ~519m · wind 11 km/h · precip 3.0mmFlyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~1304 m, wind 19 km/h.
base ~1304m · wind 19 km/hMarginal conditions, cloud base ~1422 m, wind 10 km/h.
base ~1422m · wind 10 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 (94/100) — base below freezing with CU
⏰ Useful window: 09:00 – 18:00
| 08 60 | 09 60 ☁️⚠️ | 10 60 ☁️⚠️ | 11 65 ☁️⚠️ | 12 65 ☁️⚠️ | 13 65 ☁️⚠️ | 14 65 ☁️⚠️ | 15 65 ☁️⚠️ | 16 73 ☁️⚠️ | 17 27 ☁️⚠️ | 18 28 ☁️⚠️ | 19 78 ☁️⚠️ | 20 70 ☁️⚠️ |
Peak 19h: CAPE 180 J/kg · LI -0.2 · BL top 95 m · w* 0.0 m/s · cloud base 2440 m · 0°C at 2040 m · Pro score 62/100
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: 6.7°C · Td: -1.7°C
LCL (cloud base): 1050 m
BL top: 95 m
0°C level: 2040 m
Approximate profile from surface variables + synoptic levels. Red lines = temperature, dashed blue = dew point. Orange bands = detected inversions.
Wind chart — altitude × time
Color: green < 20 km/h · yellow 20-30 · red >40. Arrows point to where the wind is blowing. Each column = 1 hour. 4 altitudes: 10m surface, 80m first thermal, 1500m (850 hPa) thermal cruise, 3000m (700 hPa) top.
Wind next days (Open-Meteo model)
Wind rose 10m — 2026-04-21
| Date | Morning 08-12h | Midday 12-16h | Evening 16-20h | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-21 | 7 km/h NE | gust 24 | 5 km/h E | gust 22 | 3 km/h SE | gust 20 |
Colors: green < 15 km/h (optimal) · orange 15-25 · red >25 (flying not recommended). ⚠️ = shear >25 km/h between 10m and 850 hPa (potentially broken thermals).
Takeoff orientations
Green = good orientation · Yellow = possible · Gray = not suitable
Why this site has thermal potential
| Factor | Value | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Hotspot density (5 km) | 4 | Medium |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.75 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.78 | 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
Altitude 1400 m (ASL) From Kobarid use the road on the North side; the road on the South side is 4WD only -or rental car ;-) Best is the local 'Parabus'
Rules and notes
Free flying frequency (no chat): 147.800 Mhz
Pilot comments
Cross country flying is relatively easy along the Soca valley or more inside the massif to the Krn (2200m) highest peak nearby. You can also fly westwards to Gemona (Italy)! Guida italiana http://marco-zonca.blogspot.com
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