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Yastrebetc

NW to NE facing ridge site · 2,189 m takeoff · 1,051 m height gain

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Overview

Yastrebetc is a flatland site in Bulgaria with a recorded launch elevation of 2,189 m. It works best in northerly, north-easterly and north-westerly winds, and can also work in easterly winds. Pilots fly it for ridge soaring and thermal, using foot launch and winch launch. It is recorded as suitable for cross-country flights.

  • Conditions are mostly high mountain with a powerful air circulation and valley winds. In spring and early summer The atmosphere is dynamic, thermals are high and strong emerging cloud. Source: ParaglidingEarth

When to go

Flyable days per month in a typical year.

Flyable days for Yastrebetc are on the way. We are scoring ten years of weather for every site, month by month, against this site, its region and the sites around it.

Getting there

Nearest airports

  • SOF Sofia Airport53 km
  • PDV Plovdiv International Airport106 km
  • SKP Skopje International Airport165 km

Plan to reach the landing field or the nearest town to Yastrebetc; most takeoffs are reached by shuttle, cable car or a ride from a local pilot. Data: © OpenStreetMap contributors

Where to stay

The nearest towns, for a bed, food and a lift to takeoff.

Things to do

For the days the wind is wrong: places worth a visit within 10 km of Yastrebetc.

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Flying nearby

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Flying Yastrebetc?

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Sources

Short extracts from ParaglidingEarth. Read the full guide before you fly.

Read the paragliding weather guide