Buzet - Zavoj
📍 Istarska · Nearest city: Buzet (4 km)
49 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 492 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
45.44450, 13.96520Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-05-02 16:27 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Flyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~2018 m, wind 16 km/h.
base ~2018m · wind 16 km/hNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~401 m, wind 13 km/h, precipitation 3.9 mm.
base ~401m · wind 13 km/h · precip 3.9mmComposite 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 (86/100, 28°C, 60mm lluvia) · Worst month: Oct (53/100, 247mm lluvia)
Why this site has thermal potential
| Factor | Value | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Hotspot density (5 km) | 4 | Medium |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.81 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.39 | 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
nice 'hill' just a few steps from parking.
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