Koniavo
📍 Kyustendil , Obshtina Kyustendil · Nearest city: Kyustendil (14 km)
21 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1473 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
42.34400, 22.83880Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:18 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Not recommended for flying, cloud base ~258 m, wind 14 km/h, precipitation 6.8 mm.
base ~258m · wind 14 km/h · precip 6.8mmFlyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~1027 m, wind 18 km/h, precipitation 0.8 mm.
base ~1027m · wind 18 km/h · precip 0.8mmMarginal conditions, cloud base ~1754 m, wind 17 km/h.
base ~1754m · wind 17 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 | 0.61 | 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
Very big, suitable for S and SW winds. There are stones on the take off, careful with the lines. Take off at 1470m ASL. Eventually flyable in any winds, in thermal summer days if the main wind is weak.
Rules and notes
Open air. No operational airfields in surrounding 25 km.
Pilot comments
Very big, and nice place, big XC-potential. Very strong thermals in sunny days.
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