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Popova Shapka

14🟡 Marginal

North Macedonia · Takeoff 1598 m

Forecast next days

2026-07-0465

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~1346 m, viento 11 km/h.

Wind max: 11 km/h
Base: 1346 m
CAPE: 20
LI: 3.9
2026-07-0570

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~1601 m, viento 13 km/h.

Wind max: 13 km/h
Base: 1601 m
CAPE: 10
LI: 2.6
2026-07-0690

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~1257 m, viento 11 km/h.

Wind max: 11 km/h
Base: 1257 m
CAPE: 220
LI: -0.7
2026-07-0790

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~1210 m, viento 8 km/h.

Wind max: 8 km/h
Base: 1210 m
CAPE: 450
LI: -1.2

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Takeoff description

summer: Large slope, grass, aprox 1700 asl, big, easy winter: 2470m asl, cable car

About this site

Popova Shapka is a paragliding launch site in North Macedonia, near Sipkovica. Takeoff elevation is 1598 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 14/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: NE, E, SE. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.