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Vesuvio

20🟢 Flyable today

Italy · Takeoff 953 m

Forecast next days

2026-08-1895

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~1044 m, viento 13 km/h.

Wind max: 13 km/h
Base: 1044 m
CAPE: 1410
LI: -0.1
2026-08-1995

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~1096 m, viento 14 km/h.

Wind max: 14 km/h
Base: 1096 m
CAPE: 1280
LI: -0.3
2026-08-2080

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~994 m, viento 14 km/h, ¡atento a tormentas (CAPE alto)!.

Wind max: 14 km/h
Base: 994 m
CAPE: 1620
LI: -1.0
2026-08-2180

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~857 m, viento 14 km/h, ¡atento a tormentas (CAPE alto)!.

Wind max: 14 km/h
Base: 857 m
CAPE: 2580
LI: -3.5

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Takeoff description

1270 meter - top of the crater

About this site

Vesuvio is a paragliding launch site in Italy, near Torre del Greco. Takeoff elevation is 953 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 20/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: S, SW. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.