Skip to content

Sveti Iliya

14⛔ Not flyable

Bulgaria · Takeoff 1470 m

Forecast next days

2026-10-0235

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~925 m, viento 18 km/h.

Wind max: 18 km/h
Base: 925 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 7.3
2026-10-0330

No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~1393 m, viento 17 km/h.

Wind max: 17 km/h
Base: 1393 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 8.8
2026-10-0440

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~2136 m, viento 12 km/h.

Wind max: 12 km/h
Base: 2136 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 9.6
2026-10-0540

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~2325 m, viento 10 km/h.

Wind max: 10 km/h
Base: 2325 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 6.1

Map and thermal hotspots

Sleep nearby

Affiliate links — we earn a commission on bookings, no extra cost for you.

Flight insurance

Affiliate links — we earn a commission on bookings, no extra cost for you.

Access local weather services when flying abroad

Affiliate links — we earn a commission on bookings, no extra cost for you.

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.