Kobala (Tolmin)
📍 Tolmin · Nearest city: Tolmin (4 km)
60 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1061 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
46.18050, 13.77910Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-19 16:07 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~515 m, viento 14 km/h.
base ~515m · wind 14 km/hDía muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~775 m, viento 16 km/h, precipitación 1.6 mm.
base ~775m · wind 16 km/h · precip 1.6mmDía volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~2147 m, viento 18 km/h.
base ~2147m · wind 18 km/hComposite flyability score (CAPE + LI + wind + precip + low clouds). Cross-check with local pilots before flying.
Detailed hourly weather
2026-04-20⚠️ Marginal · peak 63 at 10h
- Cobertura nubosa >85% — sin radiación para disparar
⏰ Useful window: 12:00 – 17:00
| 08 53 | 09 53 | 10 63 | 11 25 | 12 10 | 13 10 | 14 20 | 15 10 | 16 10 | 17 17 | 18 55 | 19 25 | 20 40 |
Peak 10h: CAPE 180 J/kg · LI -0.4 · BL top 120 m · w* 0.0 m/s · cloud base 1323 m · 0°C at 2230 m · Pro score 56/100 · sun 36° over slope
2026-04-21⚠️ Marginal · peak 60 at 8h
- Cloud suck alto (78/100) — base bajo freezing con CU
| 08 60 | 09 60 | 10 60 ☁️⚠️ | 11 60 ☁️⚠️ 🏔️ | 12 55 ☁️⚠️ | 13 55 ☁️⚠️ | 14 55 ☁️⚠️ | 15 55 ☁️⚠️ | 16 55 ☁️⚠️ | 17 60 ☁️⚠️ | 18 55 ☁️⚠️ | 19 60 ☁️⚠️ | 20 60 |
Peak 8h: CAPE 10 J/kg · LI 2.8 · BL top 365 m · w* 0.0 m/s · cloud base 1561 m · 0°C at 1870 m · Pro score 54/100 · sun 24° over slope
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: 10:00 (peak of the day)
Surface T: 9.5°C · Td: 7.4°C
LCL (cloud base): 262 m
BL top: 120 m
0°C level: 2230 m
Approximate profile from surface variables + synoptic levels. Red lines = temperature, dashed blue = dew point. Orange bands = detected inversions.
Takeoff orientations
Green = good orientation · Yellow = possible · Gray = not suitable
Why this site has thermal potential
| Factor | Value | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Hotspot density (5 km) | 7 | Medium |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.81 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.57 | 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
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Takeoff description
Above the city of Tolmin, take off place called Kobala, small road 15 km from Tolmin. In July and August shutlles are organised every day starting at 10 am from landing. Take off at 1pm with thermic breeze west side or in the morning if wind is blowing from east.
Rules and notes
AVOID landing at/near helipad! You have to pay one of the following fees to the local paragliding club: - 4 Euro for one day - 10 Euro for three days - 20 Euro for 10 days - 35 Euro for the season 'Parataxi' is 8 Euro per person (but a minimum of 30 Euro).
Pilot comments
Cross country flying is relatively easy along the Soca valley or more inside the massif to the Krn (2200m) highest peak nearby. Guida italiana http://marco-zonca.blogspot.com For Russian speakers: http://zidar.ru has lots of information, as well as http://fly-art.com
Nearby sites
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