Caraiman Cross - Bucegi
📍 Prahova , Oras Busteni · Nearest city: Busteni (4 km)
12 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 2291 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
45.41650, 25.49230Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:46 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Not recommended for flying, cloud base ~90 m, wind 9 km/h, precipitation 10.4 mm.
base ~90m · wind 9 km/h · precip 10.4mmNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~88 m, wind 8 km/h, precipitation 8.1 mm.
base ~88m · wind 8 km/h · precip 8.1mmMarginal conditions, cloud base ~729 m, wind 20 km/h.
base ~729m · wind 20 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 | 0.25 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Upcoming competitions in this country
- 18th FAI European Paragliding Championships 2026 · 2026-08-08 – 2026-08-19 · FAI CIVL [+info]
Campeonato Europeo, Krushevo, Macedonia del Norte - 2nd FAI Junior World Paragliding Championships 2026 · 2026-08-22 – 2026-08-30 · FAI CIVL [+info]
Mundial Junior, Krushevo, Macedonia del Norte
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