Bozdag
📍 Izmir · Nearest city: Birgi (6 km)
57 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1241 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
38.30300, 28.04480Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 01:23 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Flyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~1050 m, wind 20 km/h.
base ~1050m · wind 20 km/hNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~461 m, wind 23 km/h, precipitation 4.6 mm.
base ~461m · wind 23 km/h · precip 4.6mmMarginal conditions, cloud base ~705 m, wind 9 km/h.
base ~705m · wind 9 km/hComposite flyability score (CAPE + LI + wind + precip + low clouds). Cross-check with local pilots before flying.
Detailed hourly weather
2026-04-21⚠️ Marginal · peak 60 at 19h
- High cloud suck (66/100) — base below freezing with CU
| 08 30 | 09 30 | 10 30 | 11 35 | 12 55 | 13 50 | 14 55 | 15 55 🏔️ | 16 45 ☁️⚠️ 🏔️ | 17 45 ☁️⚠️ 🏔️ | 18 35 ☁️⚠️ 🏔️ | 19 60 | 20 50 |
Peak 19h: CAPE 10 J/kg · LI 0.3 · BL top 25 m · w* 0.0 m/s · cloud base 2041 m · 0°C at 2710 m · Pro score 51/100
Hourly flyability (0–100). ⛈️ = storm risk · ☁️⚠️ = cloud suck · 🏔️ = active ridge lift. CAPE = convective energy, LI = stability, BL top = thermal ceiling, w* = estimated dry thermal velocity. Source: Open-Meteo (ECMWF/GFS/ICON blend model).
Estimated vertical profile (Sounding)
Reference time: 19:00 (peak of the day)
Surface T: 12.0°C · Td: 5.6°C
LCL (cloud base): 800 m
BL top: 25 m
0°C level: 2710 m
Approximate profile from surface variables + synoptic levels. Red lines = temperature, dashed blue = dew point. Orange bands = detected inversions.
🌬 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) | 12 | High |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.81 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.33 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Upcoming competitions in this country
- PWCA Turkey Cameli 2026 · 2026-09-05 – 2026-09-12 · PWCA
Copa del Mundo en Cameli, Turquia (reemplaza Siatista)
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