Praglia
📍 Liguria , Provincia di Genova · Nearest city: Isoverde (4 km)
50 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 869 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
44.51550, 8.81820Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-05-02 16:23 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Marginal conditions, cloud base ~479 m, wind 22 km/h.
base ~479m · wind 22 km/h · precip 0.5mmMarginal conditions, cloud base ~181 m, wind 10 km/h, precipitation 0.9 mm.
base ~181m · wind 10 km/h · precip 0.9mmComposite 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
🗓️ Best season to fly (2024 climatology)
Monthly climate score: historical avg of temp, wind, rain and cloud cover. Green = optimal month.
⭐ Best month: Jul (95/100, 24°C, 27mm lluvia) · Worst month: Mar (30/100, 291mm lluvia)
Why this site has thermal potential
| Factor | Value | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Hotspot density (5 km) | 3 | Medium |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.83 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.47 | 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
Close to road SP4 going to 'Piani di Praglia' from Genova-Bolzaneto (A7 exit) Suitable parking just behind take off.
Nearby sites
Leco (56) · Creto (44) · Monte Maggio (43) · Beigua (15) · Varazze (14) · Pobbio (Cabella Ligure) (58)