Piombino
📍 Tuscany , Provincia di Livorno · Nearest city: Piombino (1 km)
14 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 15 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
42.92110, 10.53280Takeoff 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 | 0.45 | 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
Takeoff is on a small cliff behind a beach. It's exposure is South-South-East, exactly in front of Elba Island. It's a tricky takeoff because there are bushes from left to right and on top, so the operating space is reduced to a minimum. However it can be flown without much stress if you takeoff on the lower part.
Rules and notes
No special rules. As mentioned pay attention on bathers.
Pilot comments
I open this takeoff 3 years ago because i'm from Piombino and no one flown this site before. It's a very very nice flight, you can soar till Piazza Bovio and return back, flying on the sea. The average height is 20 meters, so pay attention on wind and wing efficiency, no safe landing in between. See the video for more advise.
Nearby sites
Gavorrano (8) · Monte Capanne take-off (1) · Le Cornate (8) · San Giuliano Terme (8) · Talamone (12) · Stribugliano (9)