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Plaka

20🟢 Flyable today

Greece · Takeoff 479 m

Forecast next days

2026-08-1870

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~1165 m, viento 14 km/h.

Wind max: 14 km/h
Base: 1165 m
CAPE: 70
LI: 0.4
2026-08-1980

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~1794 m, viento 13 km/h.

Wind max: 13 km/h
Base: 1794 m
CAPE: 220
LI: 2.1
2026-08-2065

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~1918 m, viento 11 km/h.

Wind max: 11 km/h
Base: 1918 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 1.8
2026-08-2170

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~2228 m, viento 14 km/h.

Wind max: 14 km/h
Base: 2228 m
CAPE: 10
LI: 0.7

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Takeoff description

When very strong NW and NE DO NOT take off or you sink with rotors. Up to 3 gliders simultaneously. Tarmac all the way up.

About this site

Plaka is a paragliding launch site in Greece, near Alexandroupoli. Takeoff elevation is 479 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 20/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: SE, S, SW. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.