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Popova Shapka

14🟡 Marginal

North Macedonia · Takeoff 1598 m

Forecast next days

2026-10-0245

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~1324 m, viento 12 km/h.

Wind max: 12 km/h
Base: 1324 m
CAPE: 10
LI: 7.5
2026-10-0340

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~1851 m, viento 10 km/h.

Wind max: 10 km/h
Base: 1851 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 9.3
2026-10-0440

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~1713 m, viento 10 km/h.

Wind max: 10 km/h
Base: 1713 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 8.5
2026-10-0540

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~2349 m, viento 10 km/h.

Wind max: 10 km/h
Base: 2349 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 6.1

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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.