Plose
📍 Trentino-Alto Adige , Bolzano · Nearest city: San Pietro (6 km)
67 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 2015 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
46.68770, 11.71110Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 01:14 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Flyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~1387 m, wind 19 km/h.
base ~1387m · wind 19 km/hFlyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~1440 m, wind 15 km/h.
base ~1440m · wind 15 km/hMarginal conditions, cloud base ~2648 m, wind 19 km/h.
base ~2648m · wind 19 km/hComposite flyability score (CAPE + LI + wind + precip + low clouds). Cross-check with local pilots before flying.
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 | 5 km/h N | gust 23 | 12 km/h NW | gust 33 | 11 km/h N | gust 35 |
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) | 6 | Medium |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.77 | 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
- PWCA Italy Gemona 2026 · 2026-07-25 – 2026-08-01 · PWCA
Copa del Mundo en Gemona del Friuli, Italia
Rules and notes
do NOT land around gondola station!!!
Pilot comments
If staying overnight in Brixen, ask for 'Brixencard', which includes may benefits/ reductions: ie local bus is free/ gondola 2 trips/ day are free. Detailed info here: https://www.brixen.org/en/trovare-alloggio/brixencard-advantage-card.html
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