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Sveti Iliya

14🟢 Flyable today

Bulgaria · Takeoff 1470 m

Forecast next days

2026-08-1895

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~1175 m, viento 12 km/h.

Wind max: 12 km/h
Base: 1175 m
CAPE: 530
LI: -1.3
2026-08-1970

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~2053 m, viento 11 km/h.

Wind max: 11 km/h
Base: 2053 m
CAPE: 10
LI: 0.4
2026-08-2070

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~1946 m, viento 10 km/h.

Wind max: 10 km/h
Base: 1946 m
CAPE: 10
LI: 0.8
2026-08-2185

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~1750 m, viento 12 km/h.

Wind max: 12 km/h
Base: 1750 m
CAPE: 50
LI: -2.1

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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.