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Sveti Iliya

14🟢 Flyable today

Bulgaria · Takeoff 1470 m

Forecast next days

2026-07-0470

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~806 m, viento 12 km/h.

Wind max: 12 km/h
Base: 806 m
CAPE: 70
LI: 1.3
2026-07-0560

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~1444 m, viento 15 km/h.

Wind max: 15 km/h
Base: 1444 m
CAPE: 10
LI: 2.2
2026-07-0690

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~1136 m, viento 11 km/h.

Wind max: 11 km/h
Base: 1136 m
CAPE: 100
LI: -1.0
2026-07-0775

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~1268 m, viento 12 km/h.

Wind max: 12 km/h
Base: 1268 m
CAPE: 60
LI: 0.3

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Takeoff description

...The launch site is located in a clearing in the forest. Difficult to take off from. Only for experienced pilots.

About this site

Sveti Iliya is a paragliding launch site in Bulgaria, near Samokov. Takeoff elevation is 1470 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 14/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: E. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.