Kastelir
📍 Istarska · Nearest city: Buje (9 km)
37 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 165 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
Lat / Lng:
45.33100, 13.66820Loading real-time wind…
Takeoff orientations
NNEESE
SSWWNW
Green = good orientation · Yellow = possible · Gray = not suitable
🗓️ Best season to fly (2024 climatology)
Monthly climate score: historical avg of temp, wind, rain and cloud cover. Green = optimal month.
Jan
60
10°C
Feb
68
13°C
Mar
68
15°C
Apr
75
18°C
May
60
21°C
Jun
80
25°C
Jul
86
30°C
Aug
81
31°C
Sep
60
24°C
Oct
60
20°C
Nov
76
14°C
Dec
68
10°C
⭐ Best month: Jul (86/100, 30°C, 68mm lluvia) · Worst month: Oct (60/100, 284mm lluvia)
☀️ Sun times (local · Europe/Zagreb)
Best flying hours: thermals start ~2h after sunrise, peak at solar noon, glass-off from golden hour
Sunrise: 06:07
Solar noon: 13:03
Golden hour: 18:59 (last thermal + glass-off)
Sunset: 19:59
Day: 13.9 h daylight hours
Why this site has thermal potential
| Factor | Value | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Hotspot density (5 km) | 1 | Low |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.86 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.28 | 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
Takeoff description
The wind is strong, but usually steady. Better winds: W or NW.
Nearby sites
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Information derived from public data (ParaglidingEarth, kk7). Before flying: contact local pilots, check the METAR of the nearest airport and review today's forecast.