Pirgi-Petrousa
📍 East Macedonia and Thrace , Nomos Dramas · Nearest city: Petroussa (4 km)
26 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1195 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
41.22480, 23.99170Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:12 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Not recommended for flying, cloud base ~333 m, wind 10 km/h, precipitation 6.9 mm.
base ~333m · wind 10 km/h · precip 6.9mmNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~163 m, wind 6 km/h, precipitation 3.2 mm.
base ~163m · wind 6 km/h · precip 3.2mmNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~848 m, wind 9 km/h, precipitation 3.8 mm.
base ~848m · wind 9 km/h · precip 3.8mmComposite 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 | 0.80 | 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
Takeoff description
Nearest village Pirgi, Petrousa Nearest town Drama Typical take off wind W-SW-S-SE-E Take off height 1200m ASL, 950m FLZ
Rules and notes
http://eap.elao.gr/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=124:flying-rules&Itemid=116
Pilot comments
Flyable period from February to November Take off for the competition Aioleia which is organized in the area during June
Nearby sites
Orosimo-Falakro (3) · Skopia (4) · Korilovos South (23) · Korilovos East (8) · Kalifytos (16) · Paggaio North (3)