Popova Shapka
📍 Tetovo · Nearest city: Sipkovica (3 km)
14 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1598 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
42.00780, 20.89610Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:37 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Not recommended for flying, cloud base ~234 m, wind 6 km/h, precipitation 26.7 mm.
base ~234m · wind 6 km/h · precip 26.7mmNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~188 m, wind 10 km/h, precipitation 6.7 mm.
base ~188m · wind 10 km/h · precip 6.7mmMarginal conditions, cloud base ~1447 m, wind 16 km/h.
base ~1447m · wind 16 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 | 0.38 | 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
summer: Large slope, grass, aprox 1700 asl, big, easy winter: 2470m asl, cable car
Rules and notes
none
Pilot comments
This is the biggest mountain range in Macedonia with 5 peaks over 2500m asl. It provides the highest altitude diference. Simple sled ride takes 30 min. Very strong flying in summer days, with great XC potential of 50+K. cloud base goes up to 3500m asl, and termals up to 9m/s are frequent! On mellow days its spectacular flying with great views!
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